Soroptimist

noun

So·​rop·​ti·​mist sə-ˈräp-tə-mist How to pronounce Soroptimist (audio)
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: a member of a service club composed of professional women and businesswomen

Examples of Soroptimist in a Sentence

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The Soroptimist International of La Mesa club, founded in 1951, is part of the nonprofit Soroptimist International of the Americas, a global volunteer group that provides women with access to the education and training. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024 Service Pros Plumbers also was named Small Business of the Year, Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring was named Large Business of the Year, Antioch High School junior Fifita Grewe was named Youth of the Year and Soroptimist International of Antioch was named Nonprofit of the Year. Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 Winter & Wine – 6th Annual Sip with Soroptimist: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Feb. 3, 1189 Washington St., Benicia. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Jan. 2024 The club, which includes members from Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Fallbrook and Bonsall, is part of Soroptimist International, a volunteer service group for women around the world, who work together to improve the lives of women. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2023

Word History

Etymology

Soroptimist (Club)

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Soroptimist was in 1924

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“Soroptimist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Soroptimist. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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