voluntary, intentional, deliberate, willing mean done or brought about of one's own will. voluntary implies freedom and spontaneity of choice or action without external compulsion.

VOLUNTARY meaning: 1. done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it: 2. A voluntary…. Learn more.

A voluntary organization is controlled and organized by the people who have chosen to work for it, often without being paid, rather than receiving help or money from the government.

Dec 18, 2025 · Of or relating to voluntarism. a voluntary church, in distinction from an established or state church

1. Done or undertaken of one's own free will: a voluntary decision to leave the job. 2. Acting or done willingly and without constraint or expectation of reward: a voluntary hostage; voluntary community …

There are 41 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word voluntary, ten of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

VOLUNTARY definition: done, made, brought about, undertaken, etc., of one's own accord or by free choice. See examples of voluntary used in a sentence.