soroptimist

[suh-rop-tuh-mist]

noun

a member of an international association of professional or executive businesswomen (Soroptimist Club), devoted primarily to welfare work.

Origin of soroptimist

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

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British Dictionary definitions for soroptimist

Soroptimist

noun

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

Word Origin for Soroptimist

C20: from Latin soror sister + optimist

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Word Origin and History for soroptimist

Soroptimist

international society of business women and women executives, first club formed 1921 in Oakland, Calif., U.S., from sorority + optimist, probably after the Optimist Club.