soroptimist

[ suh-rop-tuh-mist ]

noun

1. a member of an international association of professional or executive businesswomen Soroptimist Club, devoted primarily to welfare work.

Soroptimist

/ səˈrɒptɪmɪst /

noun

1. a member of an organization of clubs ( Soroptimist International ) for professional and executive businesswomen

Word History and Origins

Origin of soroptimist¹

1920–25; < Latin sor ( or ) sister + optimist

Word History and Origins

Origin of soroptimist¹

C20: from Latin soror sister + optimist

Example Sentences

Rotary International said, “We have asked Soroptimist International of the Americas to contact Saved in America to remove its logo.”

From Voice of San Diego