# jalt

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A feeling of resentment felt by volunteers towards individuals who profit from doing such work.

## Etymology
Coined by Israeli-American author Yochai Benkler in 2002 (see first quotation), from a shortening of jealousy + altruism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jalt