voluntarism
Translation
voluntarism, volunteerism
Examples
The community center relies on voluntarism.
The community centre relies on voluntarism.
His philosophy was a form of voluntarism.
His philosophy was a form of voluntarism.
Grammar Patterns
the principle of voluntarism the idea of relying on voluntary action The organization operates on the principle of voluntarism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: volunteerism, free will; Antonyms: coercion, determinism
Etymology
From Latin 'voluntarius' (voluntary), from 'voluntas' (will, choice). The '-ism' suffix denotes a principle or doctrine.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the principle ('-ism') of being a 'volunteer' or acting on one's own will.