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单词 volunteerism
释义

volunteerism

[ vol-uhn-teer-iz-uhm ]
/ ˌvɒl ənˈtɪər ɪz əm /

noun

voluntarism (def. 2).
the policy or practice of volunteering one's time or talents for charitable, educational, or other worthwhile activities, especially in one's community.

Origin of volunteerism

First recorded in 1835–45; volunteer + -ism

Words nearby volunteerism

voluntary retailer, voluntary sector, volunteer, volunteer army, volunteer bureau, volunteerism, Volunteers in Service to America, Volunteers of America, Volunteer State, voluntourism, voluptuary
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Example sentences from the Web for volunteerism

  • But the college never wanted us to view the community service they encouraged as mere charity or volunteerism.

    Hope and Change in the Vatican|Jon Favreau|January 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
  • The gifting, donations, volunteerism and work hours were all weighed evenly.

    30 Grinchiest Cities|The Daily Beast|December 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST
  • Keep in mind this is the same man who took a brave stance against volunteerism.

    Beck and Massa's 5 Craziest Moments|The Daily Beast Video|March 9, 2010|DAILY BEAST
  • At a presidential forum, he was asked if he saw American exceptionalism through good deeds and volunteerism.

    Why Is Obama Apologizing for America?|Nicolle Wallace|April 8, 2009|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for volunteerism

volunteerism
/ (ˌvɒlənˈtɪərɪzəm) /

noun

the principle of donating time and energy for the benefit of other people in the community as a social responsibility rather than for any financial reward
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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