Soroptimist

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noun

A member of Soroptimist International (founded 1921), a worldwide volunteer service organization for professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls.

OriginLatin soror →
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Meanings

nounSoroptimist (plural Soroptimists)

plural Soroptimists

  1. A member of Soroptimist International (founded 1921), a worldwide volunteer service organization for professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls.

Origin

  1. Latinsoror“sister”
  2. EnglishSoroptimist

From Latin soror (“sister”) and optima (“best”). See also -ist.

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Translations

German Soroptimist, Soroptimistin
  • Soroptimistmember of Soroptimist International
  • Soroptimistinmember of Soroptimist International
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Chicago

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