Kiwanis
nɪs noun
an organization founded in 1915 for the promulgation of higher ideals in business, industrial, and professional life.
Origin:
allegedly < American Indian: to make oneself known
allegedly < American Indian: to make oneself known
Related forms
Ki·wa·ni·an, noun
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| —n | |
| a North American organization of men's clubs founded in 1915 to promote community service | |
| [C20: alleged to be from an American Indian language: to make oneself known] | |
| Ki'wanian | |
| —n | |
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Kiwanis
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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Word Origin & History
Kiwanis
businessmen's and professionals' society, formed in Detroit, 1915, the name is of obscure meaning.
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