Definition of VOLUNTEERISM

volunteerism

Plural: volunteerisms

Noun

  • Reliance on volunteers to perform a social or educational function.
  • The tendency to volunteer; the activity of volunteering.

Examples

  • "His volunteerism eventually burned him out."

Origin / Etymology

From volunteer + -ism.

Scrabble Score: 17

volunteerism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
volunteerism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
volunteerism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

volunteerism is a valid Words With Friends word