VOLUNTARYISM
\vˈɒləntəɹiˌɪzəm], \vˈɒləntəɹiˌɪzəm], \v_ˈɒ_l_ə_n_t_ə_ɹ_i__ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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n. The principles or practice of a voluntary in church affairs;-system of maintaining religion, and especially the clergy, by voluntary contributions or free-will offerings from the people, as opposed to compulsory rates or taxes, state endowments, or other legal provision.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.