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Women's Institute

British  

noun

  1. (in Britain and Commonwealth countries) a society for women interested in the problems of the home and in engaging in social activities

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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You can find details about them in “Getting Your Legal Documents and Support in Order,” an online guide from the SOA Research Institute and the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

She was very active within her church and the Women's Institute, and took a job with a neighbouring family so she could be at home for the children returning from school every day.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

Janice Cope, from the Long Eaton Women's Institute, said she has had messages from people saying they wish they could knit like her.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2023

Inspired by situations like Ms. Guzman’s, Cindy Hounsell, president of the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement, started the Latina Savings Project in 2017.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2022

The arrangement could be made through a local Women's Institute or Home Makers' Club.

From The Canadian Girl at Work A Book of Vocational Guidance by Willison, Marjory MacMurchy, Lady

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