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Soroptimist

Pronunciation: /səˈrɒptɪmɪst/
Definition of Soroptimist

noun

  • a member of an international association of clubs for professional and business women founded in California in 1921.

Origin:

1920s: from Latin soror 'sister' + optimist (see optimism)

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