"Soroptimist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Soroptimists [plural]
Etymology: From Latin soror (“sister”) and optima (“best”). See also -ist. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|soror||sister}} Latin soror (“sister”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Soroptimist (plural Soroptimists)
  1. A member of Soroptimist International (founded 1921), a worldwide volunteer service organization for professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls. Related terms: optimist Translations (member of Soroptimist International): Soroptimist [masculine] (German), Soroptimistin [feminine] (German)

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