voluntaryism

noun

vol·​un·​tary·​ism ˈvä-lən-ˌter-ē-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce voluntaryism (audio)
voluntaryist noun

Examples of voluntaryism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His work in Habitat for Humanity revived voluntaryism in this country. CBS News, 19 Feb. 2023

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'voluntaryism.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of voluntaryism was in 1835

Dictionary Entries Near voluntaryism

Cite this Entry

“Voluntaryism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voluntaryism. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!