voluntaries

Meanings

• noun

  Persons who voluntarily offer their services, time, or labour.

  - "The voluntaries at the charity event helped serve food to the guests."
  - "Many voluntaries came forward to help rebuild the community after the disaster."

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Variants

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voluntaries , voluntary

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'voluntarius' meaning 'willing, eager'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'voluntary' can also be used to describe something that is not compulsory or forced, such as a 'voluntary contribution' to a charity.

2. In some countries, 'voluntaries' are also called 'volunteers'. However, 'volunteer' is a more commonly used term and is often preferred in international contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. volunteerism: The act of freely offering to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task, especially one that involves spending a significant amount of time and energy.

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Culture

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In Gaelic culture, 'voluntaries' often refers to members of the Irish Republican Army or other revolutionary groups. This usage is particularly associated with the period of the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War.

How to Memorize "voluntaries"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people happily working together to help others. This can help you remember that 'voluntaries' are individuals who willingly offer their services.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'voluntaries' with the idea of generosity and selflessness. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Volunteers Offer Time, Energy, and Resources' to help remember the definition of 'voluntaries'.

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