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voluntaryist

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈvɒlənˌtɛrɪst/

KK: /ˈvɑːlənˌtɛrɪst/

noun
Definition

A person who supports the idea that all forms of human association should be voluntary and consensual, often related to political or religious beliefs.


Example

As a voluntaryist, she believes that all interactions should be based on mutual consent without coercion.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of a voluntaryist?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think they believe in making choices without coercion, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's interesting how they apply that thinking to different aspects of life.
Sloth B
I agree, it's a unique perspective on freedom and responsibility.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
anarchist
libertarian
individualist
Antonyms
statist
authoritarian
collectivist
Root Explanation

Voluntaryist → It is formed from "voluntary" (from Latin "voluntarius", meaning willing or of one's own free will) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A voluntaryist is someone who advocates for voluntary actions and associations, emphasizing individual choice and consent.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'willing' ('voluntarius') and who practices or believes in the importance of individual choice ('-ist'). This helps you remember that a voluntaryist is someone who supports voluntary actions.

Visually Confused Words
votarist
lunarist
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