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soroptimist

American  
[suh-rop-tuh-mist] / səˈrɒp tə mɪst /

noun

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

Soroptimist British  
/ səˈrɒptɪmɪst /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of soroptimist

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

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