Kiwanis

American

[ki-wah-nis] / kɪˈwɑ nɪs /

noun

an organization founded in 1915 for the promulgation of higher ideals in business, industrial, and professional life.

Kiwanis British

/ kɪˈwɑːnɪs /

noun

a North American organization of men's clubs founded in 1915 to promote community service

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Other Word Forms

Kiwanian

noun

Etymology

Origin of Kiwanis

Allegedly < American Indian: to make oneself known

Example Sentences

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At a friend’s invitation, he spoke at a Kiwanis Club of Greater Columbus lunch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

In 2009, he apologised while speaking to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Columbus.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024

She finds inspiration in all kinds of places: at restaurants, bookstores and estate sales, the latter of which she scours for Kiwanis club and church cookbooks.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023

They take it easy and perform the same warmup routines they once did as Kiwanis club little leaguers.

From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2022

“He’s doing beautifully, hon. You know he was made Man of the Year by the Kiwanis Club. They gave him a lovely scroll.”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee

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