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Rotarian

American  
[roh-tair-ee-uhn] / roʊˈtɛər i ən /

noun

  1. a member of a Rotary Club.


adjective

  1. of or relating to Rotarians or Rotary Clubs.

rotarian British  
/ rəʊˈtɛərɪən /

noun

  1. a member of a Rotary Club

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of or relating to Rotary Clubs or their members

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of Rotarian

1910–15; Rotay (Club) ( def. ) + -an

Example Sentences

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At the Rotarian dinner on Saturday night, Ms. Dingell was embraced by an old friend, a retired utility company manager named Bill Jasman, who was disturbed by what the president had said about her husband.

From New York Times Mar. 10, 2020

According to Kiniry, they ranged in age from her 12-year-old granddaughter, Lia, to long-time Rotarian Dick Shadroui who is now in his 90s.

From Washington Times Mar. 25, 2019

A Midwesterner graced by Rotarian decency and an Eagle Scout’s moral compass, he helped restore calm after a stormy national nightmare.

From Washington Post Jun. 1, 2018

He was a Rotarian and a Presbyterian, and he deserves to be remembered at least for having a verifiable existence.

From Time Sep. 16, 2010

I am a Rotarian myself, and I am proud indeed that I may so proclaim myself.

From A Minstrel in France by Lauder, Harry, Sir

Far from the gruff, aggressive character most people would imagine of a bail bondsman, Olszowy is more rotarian than renegade, in a crisp navy suit and with brushed-back hair.

From The Guardian Aug. 30, 2017

While the majority regard Jesus as an ascetic, a reformer, opposed to business and joviality, Bruce Barton has convinced thousands that Jesus was the great business man, rotarian and advertiser.

From The Mistakes of Jesus by Floyd, William

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