Rotarian

noun

Ro·​tar·​i·​an rō-ˈter-ē-ən 

: a member of a major national and international service club

Examples of Rotarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stephanie Graff, a Rotary International spokesperson, said the organization couldn’t verify if Cole was America’s oldest-active Rotarian. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026

Fuqua, a Rotarian and one of the project’s organizers, said the event costs about $16,000 to conduct. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2026

Encinitas resident and Rotarian Vembra Holnagel won the certificate and later scheduled the evening at the station, inviting a small group of friends to join her for the special behind-the-scenes experience, according to a news release. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026

The changes would enhance the living conditions of the firefighters by allowing for better rest and recovery and bringing the station closer to modern standards, according to Sunrise Rotarian Parker Davenport. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025

The exhibit showcases different types of bees, see some real hives (no live bees), a honey extractor and items on display loaned by beekeepers Jack Carter and Deb Conway, Cupertino Rotarian Alysa Sakkas and the Honey Bee Ladies of Campbell. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 6 July 2025

Among those recognized were Donna Malone, named Rotarian of the Year; Barry McKeown, recipient of the Rita Harvard Lifetime Achievement Award; and Alma Jones, presented with the Art Davis Leadership Award, a news release said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Rotary (club)

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Rotarian

• arion
• carrion
• clarion
• hereon
• marian
• parian
• agrarian
• aquarian
• barbarian
• bavarian
• bulgarian
• cimmerian