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DictionaryrotaryService organization
proper noun

rotary

An international service-club organization or one of its local chapters.

Our local Rotary supports students through scholarships and volunteer projects.

Etymology
rotaryLatinof a wheel

The organization’s name comes from the early practice of rotating meetings among members’ workplaces. Rotary expresses that movement in turn from one location to another.

More examples

  • She joins Rotary to serve her community.
  • Rotary members organize a neighborhood cleanup.
  • The fundraiser helps Rotary support a local food bank.

Forms

Rotary

Rotarian noun — A member of a Rotary club.