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voluntary meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of voluntary at MeaningMonkey.org. voluntary meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.VOLUNTARY noun
Definition of voluntary (noun)
- (military) a person who freely enlists for service
- synonyms: military volunteer, volunteer
- antonym: conscript
- composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance
VOLUNTARY adjective
Definition of voluntary (adjective)
- of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
- "man is a voluntary agent"; "participation was voluntary"; "voluntary manslaughter"; "voluntary generosity in times of disaster"; "voluntary social workers"; "a voluntary confession"
- antonym: involuntary
- controlled by individual volition
- "voluntary motions"; "voluntary muscles"
- antonym: involuntary
Source: Princeton University Wordnet