Soroptimist

noun

: a member of a service club composed of professional women and businesswomen

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In 2023, more than $2.9 million in Live Your Dream Awards were dispersed throughout Soroptimist International of the Americas. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 Villa de Vida housing for disabled adults and Soroptimist International of Poway received $3,500; and Blissful Seeds and Helping Hands Ministry received $3,000. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025

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Etymology

Soroptimist (Club)

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Soroptimist was in 1924

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“Soroptimist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Soroptimist. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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