Voluntary: meaning, definitions and examples
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voluntary
[ ˈvɒləntəri ]
work
done, made, brought, etc., by choice rather than by force or because you are paid to do it
Synonyms
charitable, uncompensated, unpaid
Examples of usage
- He does some voluntary work for a local charity.
- Voluntary contributions are welcome.
- She is a voluntary worker at the hospital.
Translations
Translations of the word "voluntary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 voluntário
🇮🇳 स्वैच्छिक (Svaichhik)
🇩🇪 freiwillig
🇮🇩 sukarela
🇺🇦 добровільний
🇵🇱 dobrowolny
🇯🇵 自発的な (Jihatsuteki na)
🇫🇷 volontaire
🇪🇸 voluntario
🇹🇷 gönüllü
🇰🇷 자발적인 (Jabanjeog-in)
🇸🇦 طوعي (Taw'i)
🇨🇿 dobrovolný
🇸🇰 dobrovoľný
🇨🇳 自愿的 (Zìyuàn de)
🇸🇮 prostovoljen
🇮🇸 sjálfviljugur
🇰🇿 ерікті
🇬🇪 ნებაყოფლობითი (nebaqopilobiti)
🇦🇿 könüllü
🇲🇽 voluntario
Word origin
The word 'voluntary' originated in the late 14th century from the Latin word 'voluntarius', meaning 'of one's free will'. It has been used over the centuries to describe actions or choices made willingly, without compulsion. The concept of voluntary work became popular in the 19th and 20th centuries as a way for individuals to contribute to their communities without financial gain. Today, the term 'voluntary' is widely used in various contexts to emphasize the voluntary nature of an action or decision.
See also: involuntarily, volunteers.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #2,951, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.
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