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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesनिशुल्क श्रम
Pronunciation / Transliteration: nishulk shram
"समाज कल्याण के लिए निशुल्क श्रम करना बहुत पुण्य का काम है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act or practice of freely offering one's time and labor for community service or to help others without receiving financial compensation.
"Community volunteering has significantly improved local park facilities and youth programs." - 2
Unpaid work performed intentionally to gain experience, support a charitable cause, or aid in disaster relief.
"She dedicated her weekends to volunteering at the local animal shelter."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word 'volontaire' in the late 16th century, originating from the Latin 'voluntarius' meaning 'of one's own free will' (from 'voluntas', will). Over centuries, it evolved from military contexts describing voluntary soldiers into modern civic usage denoting freely given unpaid labor for community service.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Volunteering" is said worldwide
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bénévolat
Transliteration: benevolat
"Le bénévolat est essentiel pour soutenir les associations locales."
Ehrenamt
Transliteration: Ehrenamt
"Ehrenamtliche Arbeit bereichert die Gesellschaft ungemein."
volontariato
Transliteration: volontariato
"Il volontariato offre grandi opportunità di crescita personale."
voluntariado
Transliteration: voluntariado
"El voluntariado ayuda a construir una sociedad más solidaria."
voluntariado
Transliteration: voluntariado
"O voluntariado é uma excelente maneira de ajudar os necessitados."
निशुल्क श्रम
Transliteration: nishulk shram
"समाज कल्याण के लिए निशुल्क श्रम करना बहुत पुण्य का काम है।"
志愿服务
Transliteration: zhìyuàn fúwù
"志愿服务精神体现了人类的互助与善良。"
자원봉사
Transliteration: jawonbongsa
"그는 주말마다 지역 사회를 위해 자원봉사를 합니다."
ボランティア
Transliteration: borantia
"彼女は週末に福祉施設でボランティアをしています。"
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