volunteerism
UK/,vɒlən'tɪərɪz(ə)m/US/ˌvɒlən'tɪərɪzəm/
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Definitions
n.
The practice, principle, or spirit of offering services freely and without pay
志愿服务（精神）；志愿主义
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvolunteerroll, turn (volvere); will, wish (velle)
+
-ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=volunteerism
volunteer + -ism (doctrine/practice) = the practice or ethos of volunteering. Transparent abstraction from volunteer (one who acts of free will, from vol 'will').
Common Collocations
- 1.community volunteerism社区志愿服务
- 2.promote volunteerism倡导志愿服务
- 3.a culture of volunteerism志愿服务文化
Example Sentences
- 1.
Community volunteerism increased sharply during the pandemic.
- 2.
The university promotes a culture of volunteerism among students.