Definitions for volunteerismˌvɒl ənˈtɪər ɪz əm
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vol•un•teer•ismˌvɒl ənˈtɪər ɪz əm(n.)
Category: Common Vocabulary
Ref: voluntarism (def. 2). 2
the policy or practice of volunteering one's time or services, as for charitable or community work.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Origin of volunteerism:
1835–45
Wiktionary
volunteerism(Noun)
The reliance on volunteers to perform an important social or educational function.
volunteerism(Noun)
The tendency to volunteer, the activity of volunteering.
His volunteerism eventually burned him out.
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