English Online Dictionary. What means rotary? What does rotary mean?
English
Etymology
Attested mid 18th century, from Medieval Latin rotarius, from Latin rota (“wheel”).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɹəʊtəɹi/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɹoʊtəɹi/
Adjective
rotary (not comparable)
- Capable of rotation.
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Noun
rotary (plural rotaries)
- (New England, Atlantic Canada) A roundabout, traffic circle.
- (chiefly with initial capital) Any of the clubs making up the international Rotary International movement for community service.