American
[suh-rop-tuh-mist]
/ səˈrɒp tə mɪst /
noun
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a member of an international association of professional or executive businesswomen Soroptimist Club, devoted primarily to welfare work.
Soroptimist
British
/ səˈrɒptɪmɪst /
noun
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a member of an organization of clubs ( Soroptimist International ) for professional and executive businesswomen
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Etymology
1920–25; < Latin sor ( or ) sister + optimist
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