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==Part of Speech== | ==Part of Speech== | ||
Noun | Proper Noun (abbreviation) | ||
==Pronunciation== | ==Alternate Forms and Pronunciation== | ||
# [‘ahr / ‘yoo / ‘ef] | |||
# [roof] | |||
# [rəf] | |||
==Description== | |||
RUF is an (occasionally) pronounced acronym of Reformed University Fellowship. RUF at Northwestern states they are "a community seeking to foster a love for God and love for our neighbors. We provide opportunities to learn what the Bible teaches and explore together how to put it into practice in our everyday lives." <ref>[http://www.rufnorthwestern.org/]</ref> This is one of multiple Christian fellowships on Northwestern's campus. | |||
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== | ==Usage== | ||
This jargon is predominantly used among Christian groups, although a member outside of the Christian community will be able to use "RUF" in reference to this organization without seeming odd or out of place. Within Christian organizations, over 2/3 hear "RUF" often and only four have never heard of it, indicating that this is a well known word. <ref> Data taken from an informal survey conducted among 96 members of various Christian groups on Northwestern's campus. </ref> | |||
==Example Sentence== | ==Example Sentence== | ||
At RUF last week, we were talking about Greed and the Gospel. | At RUF last week, we were talking about Greed and the Gospel. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Faith]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:10, 8 June 2020
Part of Speech
Proper Noun (abbreviation)
Alternate Forms and Pronunciation
- [‘ahr / ‘yoo / ‘ef]
- [roof]
- [rəf]
Description
RUF is an (occasionally) pronounced acronym of Reformed University Fellowship. RUF at Northwestern states they are "a community seeking to foster a love for God and love for our neighbors. We provide opportunities to learn what the Bible teaches and explore together how to put it into practice in our everyday lives." [1] This is one of multiple Christian fellowships on Northwestern's campus.
Usage
This jargon is predominantly used among Christian groups, although a member outside of the Christian community will be able to use "RUF" in reference to this organization without seeming odd or out of place. Within Christian organizations, over 2/3 hear "RUF" often and only four have never heard of it, indicating that this is a well known word. [2]
Example Sentence
At RUF last week, we were talking about Greed and the Gospel.
