Meaning of voluntourism | Babel Free
Definitions
A type of tourism which combines traditional travel and tourism with volunteer work. Travelers are given opportunities to contribute money and/or time to causes related to their destinations.
Equivalents
Examples
“As summer looms, many Americans — college students, retirees and others who stand⟳ at the cusp of life changes — will make⟳ similar choices in search⟳ of transformational experiences. An industry exists to make⟳ these easier to make⟳: the voluntourism business. A voluntourist is someone like⟳ Jack, who wishes to combine⟳ exotic vacation travel⟳ with volunteer⟳ work⟳.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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