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Definition voluntary in American English

voluntary adjective

adjective
/ˈvɑlənˌteri/
1

a voluntary action is done because you choose to do it, and not because you have to

Example

an attractive package to encourage voluntary early retirement

Example

The advertising of alcoholic drinks is regulated by a voluntary code.

Synonyms and related words
free independent self-sufficient
2

voluntary work is done for no pay

Example

My job at the hospital is purely voluntary.

Example

All the teachers work on a voluntary basis.

Synonyms and related words
adjunct antisocial assistant
2.1

a voluntary worker receives no pay. Another word for a person who works for no pay is a volunteer.

Synonyms and related words
acting auxiliary auxiliary
3

a voluntary movement or decision is controlled by the person who makes it

Synonyms and related words
deliberate deliberately intended
4

a voluntary organization does important work for the community but is not part of the official government services, and usually has to raise all its money by itself

Example

the voluntary sector

Example

a voluntary organization/group/agency

Synonyms and related words
aid aid alms
Definition voluntary in American English