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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024vol•un•ta•rism /ˈvɑləntəˌrɪzəm/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- the principle or practice of supporting schools, hospitals, churches, etc., by voluntary contributions, participation, or aid.
See -vol-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024vol•un•ta•rism (vol′ən tə riz′əm),USA pronunciation n. - Philosophyany theory that regards will as the fundamental agency or principle, in metaphysics, epistemology, or psychology.
- the principle or practice of supporting churches, schools, hospitals, etc., by voluntary contributions or aid instead of relying on government assistance.
- any policy or practice based on voluntary action.
- voluntar(y) + -ism 1830–40
vol′un•ta•rist, n., adj. vol′un•ta•ris′tic, adj. |