soroptimist

[ suh-rop-tuh-mist ]

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

Origin of soroptimist

1
1920–25; <Latin sor(or) sister + optimist

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Soroptimist

/ (səˈrɒptɪmɪst) /


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

Origin of Soroptimist

1
C20: from Latin soror sister + optimist

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