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volunteer in Malay

sukarelawan

UK/ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɪə//ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/

volunteer in Malay: sukarelawan, volenter. In English, volunteer means one who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their own free will, especially when done without pay.

Malay words for volunteer

one who voluntarily offers themselves for service
sukarelawan, volenter

English meaning of volunteer

  1. noun One who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their own free will, especially when done without pay.
  2. noun One who enters into military service voluntarily (but who, when in service, is subject to discipline and regulations like other soldiers), as opposed to a conscript.
  3. noun A voluntary member of the organized militia of a country, as distinguished from a regular or member of the standing army.
  4. noun A person who acts out of their own will without a legal obligation, such as a donor.

Full definition of volunteer

volunteer in a sentence

  • The volunteers at the nature reserve meet up ever other Sunday to help its upkeep.
  • to volunteer for doing the dishes
  • to volunteer an explanation

volunteer in other languages

Questions about volunteer in Malay

What is the meaning of volunteer in Malay?
Volunteer in Malay is sukarelawan, volenter.
Apakah maksud volunteer dalam bahasa Melayu?
Volunteer: sukarelawan, volenter.
What does volunteer mean in English?
Volunteer means one who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their own free will, especially when done without pay.

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