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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Kiwanian

noun

Etymology

Origin of Kiwanis

Allegedly < American Indian: to make oneself known

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Kiwanis

She’s also a board member of the Chatsworth Kiwanis Club, and invites her cleanup volunteers to that group’s events.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2025

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

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024

This space is nestled between two crucial biodiverse greenbelts: Discovery Park and Kiwanis Ravine.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 21, 2023

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

“I got the Alegría Scholarship for three hundred and fifty dollars; the Kiwanis Club for two hundred and fifty; the Lions Club for two hundred; and the Madrinas Club for two hundred!”

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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