volunteerism
pronunciation
How to pronounce volunteerism in British English:
UK [ˌvɒlən'tɪərɪzəm]
How to pronounce volunteerism in American English:
US [ˌvɑlən'tɪərɪzəm]
Word Origin
- volunteerism (n.)
- 1844, with reference to armed forces; from volunteer + -ism. In reference to volunteer labor in community activities, by 1977.
Example
- 1. It is gratifying that volunteerism has been assigned a greater role in the development efforts of several Member States .
- 2. The mission of the UNV programme is to maximize the contribution of volunteerism to development effectiveness and human well-being .
- 3. Indeed , we expect the 2002 World Cup to be a milestone event for the promotion of volunteerism worldwide .
- 4. Since 1977 , it has been committed to supporting volunteerism and civic participation through ongoing programmes and special projects .
- 5. Founded on the values of solidarity and mutual trust , volunteerism transcends all cultural , linguistic and geographic boundaries .