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Civitan

noun
Civ·​i·​tan | \ ˈsi-və-ˌtan How to pronounce Civitan (audio) \

Definition of Civitan

: a member of a major national and international service club

First Known Use of Civitan

1926, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Civitan

Civitan (Club)

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