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==Pronunciation== | ==Pronunciation== | ||
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This word is predominantly used among Christian groups, although a member outside of the Christian community will be able to use "Double A" in reference to this organization without seeming odd. Within Christian groups, about two-thirds have heard this word, but data seems to indicate it is best known by people in Double A or other chapters of InterVarsity. <ref> Data taken from an informal survey conducted among 96 members of various Christian groups on Northwestern's campus. </ref> | |||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
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==Example Sentence== | ==Example Sentence== | ||
I'm thankful to have Double A as an organization that can teach me about Christ, and its members come from similar backgrounds. | I'm thankful to have Double A as an organization that can teach me about Christ, and its members come from similar backgrounds. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 22:17, 1 June 2015
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
['duh bəl / ay]
Usage
This word is predominantly used among Christian groups, although a member outside of the Christian community will be able to use "Double A" in reference to this organization without seeming odd. Within Christian groups, about two-thirds have heard this word, but data seems to indicate it is best known by people in Double A or other chapters of InterVarsity. [2]
Definition
Double A is the slang form of Asian American InterVarsity (AAIV) on Northwestern's campus. They are a flourishing chapter of the umbrella Christian organization, InterVarsity. Double A is a student-led organization that includes Focus (a large group meeting with the entire fellowship), Groups Investigating God (for people questioning what Christianity is), Discipleship (See Dship), and incorporate worship, evangelism, and prayer into the core tenets of their purpose as an organization.[3]
Example Sentence
I'm thankful to have Double A as an organization that can teach me about Christ, and its members come from similar backgrounds.
References
- ↑ http://nuintervarsity.org/chapters/aaiv
- ↑ Data taken from an informal survey conducted among 96 members of various Christian groups on Northwestern's campus.
- ↑ http://nuintervarsity.org/chapters/aaiv
