English
Etymology
From L. voluntarius from voluntas 'will'.
Pronunciation
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Adjective
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- Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
- Working or done without payment.
Synonyms
discretionary
optional
volitional
Antonyms
compulsory
obligatory
involuntary
Translations
trans-top|Done, given, or acting of one's own free will
Czech: dobrovolný m
Dutch: vrijwillig
Finnish: vapaaehtoinen
French: volontaire
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Japanese: ���� (shigan-shite)
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trans-top|Working or done without payment
Czech: dobrovolný m
Finnish: vapaaehtois- (in compounds)
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French: bénévole
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Related terms
volunteer (noun)
voluntarily (adverb)
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