Zonta Club

[zon-tuh]

noun

1. one of an organization of service clubs composed of business and professional women, founded in 1919, and a member chapter of a worldwide organization Zonta International dedicated to promoting world peace and fellowship.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Zonta Club¹

From the Lakhota word zǫta honest, trustworthy

Example Sentences

Suffrage leaders additionally founded the Zonta Club of Erie in 1919 to support, empower and advocate for women.

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The Zonta Club of Pittsburgh has teamed with Alcoa to be part of a global push to equip poor women with life-saving birthing kits.

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The Zonta Club of Pittsburgh and Alcoa - with help from Rotary Club of Pittsburgh, Global Links and community volunteers - has donated more than 6,000 birthing kits to K-MET.

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