VOLUNTARISM


Meaning of VOLUNTARISM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvɔləntərɪzm ]

n. 1 the principle of relying on voluntary action rather than compulsion. 2 Philos. the doctrine that the will is a fundamental or dominant factor in the individual or the universe. 3 hist. the doctrine that the Church or schools should be independent of the State and supported by voluntary contributions. øøvoluntarist n. [irreg. f. VOLUNTARY]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.