Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
community-service
noun
/kəˌmjun.ɪ.ti ˈsɜːr.vɪs/
Definition
Community service refers to voluntary work intended to help people in a particular area or group.
Examples
- Many teenagers are required to complete community service hours for high school graduation.
- She volunteered to organize community service projects at the local shelter.
Meaning
The act of performing service for the community without monetary compensation, often as part of a rehabilitation process or civic engagement.
Synonyms
- volunteer work
- public service
- social service
