Kiwanis

[ ki-wah-nis ]

noun

1. an organization founded in 1915 for the promulgation of higher ideals in business, industrial, and professional life.

Kiwanis

/ kɪˈwɑːnɪs /

noun

1. a North American organization of men's clubs founded in 1915 to promote community service

Derived Forms

• Kiˈwanian, noun

Other Words From

• Ki·wani·an noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kiwanis¹

Allegedly < American Indian: to make oneself known

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kiwanis¹

C20: alleged to be from an American Indian language: to make oneself known

Example Sentences

At a friend’s invitation, he spoke at a Kiwanis Club of Greater Columbus lunch.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2009, he apologised while speaking to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Columbus.

From BBC

In 2018, he was awarded the North Bend Citizen of the Year and gifted by the Snoqualmie Valley Kiwanis a dedication plaque placed on a bench he would stop at during his walks.

From Seattle Times

This space is nestled between two crucial biodiverse greenbelts: Discovery Park and Kiwanis Ravine.

From Seattle Times

Wildlife could more easily travel between the park and neighboring Kiwanis Ravine.

From Seattle Times