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Term: Volunteerism

Description: Volunteerism refers to the practice of offering one's time, energy, or skills for free to benefit a particular cause, organization, or community. It involves individuals willingly and selflessly engaging in activities that aim to make a positive impact without any expectation of monetary gain.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The act of volunteering or the principle of offering one's services without being paid.

Example sentence: Many people engage in volunteerism by dedicating their weekends to assisting at local homeless shelters.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characterized by the act of volunteering.

Example sentence: The volunteerism initiative organized by the local council successfully brought together residents from various backgrounds.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Related Term

Definition: The philosophy or ideology that supports and promotes the concept of volunteering.

Example sentence: The organization's mission statement emphasized their commitment to volunteerism and giving back to the community.

Related products: Volunteerism Philosophy Book, Volunteerism Advocacy Guide