voluntarism

vol·un·ta·rism | \ ˈvä-lən-tə-ˌri-zəm

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Definition of voluntarism

1 : the principle or system of doing something by or relying on voluntary action or volunteers

2 : a theory that conceives will to be the dominant factor in experience or in the world

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Recent Examples on the Web The organization of women promotes voluntarism and improving the community through effective action and leadership. — Marc Bona, cleveland, "Bookhouse Brewing releases, Masthead anniversary, The Rail beer school, more - beer calendar," 6 Jan. 2020 The organization of women promotes voluntarism and improving the community through effective action and leadership. — Marc Bona, cleveland, "Hofbrauhaus keg tapping, HiHO 3rd anniversary, more - beer calendar," 30 Dec. 2019

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16 Jan 2020

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“Voluntarism.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voluntarism. Accessed 27 January 2020.

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