club social

m.

social club.

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(n.) = social club, civic club

Ex. The origins of this institution -- part trade union, part friendly society, and part social club -- are obscure, but chapels were well established by the mid sixteenth century in the larger continental shops.

Ex. Now the civic club is turning to problems involving the possible abuse of parking permits, which cost residents $40 a month per vehicle.

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(n.) = social club, civic club

Ex: The origins of this institution -- part trade union, part friendly society, and part social club -- are obscure, but chapels were well established by the mid sixteenth century in the larger continental shops.

Ex: Now the civic club is turning to problems involving the possible abuse of parking permits, which cost residents $40 a month per vehicle.