voluntaryism
[ vol-uh n-ter-ee-iz-uh m ]
/ ˈvɒl ənˌtɛr iˌɪz əm /
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noun
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Nearby words
- voluntary arrangement,
- voluntary association,
- voluntary muscle,
- voluntary retailer,
- voluntary sector,
- volunteer,
- volunteer army,
- volunteer bureau,
- volunteer state,
- volunteerism
Origin of voluntaryism
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voluntaryism
voluntarism
/ (ˈvɒləntərɪˌɪzəm, -trɪ-) /
noun
the principle of supporting churches, schools, and various other institutions by voluntary contributions rather than with state funds
any system based on this principle
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