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.

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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

Example Sentences

Her Wellesley and Soroptimist Club friend, Heliker, was now a probation officer with the county Juvenile Court.

From Seattle Times

She was a patron of the Cornish School of Music and the Seattle Art Museum, as well as regional director of the Soroptimist Clubs, dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls around the world.

From Seattle Times

The Soroptimist House was red-tagged this week, barring people from venturing inside.

From Los Angeles Times

The building was funded by Long Beach's chapter of Soroptimist International, an organization dedicated to the empowerment of women and girls.

From Los Angeles Times

If any alumni center is built on the site, Cook said it will honor the history of the original Soroptimist House.

From Los Angeles Times