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soroptimist

soroptimist

noun

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

Soroptimist

noun

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

soroptimist

American

[suh-rop-tuh-mist] / səˈrɒp tə mɪst /

noun

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

Soroptimist British

/ səˈrɒptɪmɪst /

noun

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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Soroptimist

President of Soroptimist International Jersey Debbie Taylor said the initiative was "great" but still taxing the products in shops was "another example of inequality".

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

SAT 10K run, 2-mile fun run/walk sponsored by Soroptimist International of Burlington and Skagit Runners to benefit Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, 10 a.m.

From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2012

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