Pronunciation: /vɑlənˈtʊrɪzəm/
noun the practice of combining tourism with volunteering for a charitable cause
A1 Voluntourism is a combination of volunteering and tourism.
A2 Many young people choose voluntourism as a way to travel and give back to communities.
B1 Voluntourism can have both positive and negative impacts on local communities.
B2 Before signing up for a voluntourism program, it's important to research the organization and its practices.
C1 Critics of voluntourism argue that it can perpetuate a 'white savior' complex.
C2 Some voluntourism projects focus on sustainable development and long-term community empowerment.
formal Voluntourism has become a popular way for individuals to travel and contribute to communities in need.
informal I'm thinking of trying voluntourism next summer to give back while exploring a new place.
slang Voluntourism is all the rage among college students looking for a meaningful travel experience.
figurative Engaging in voluntourism is like planting seeds of kindness in different parts of the world.
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