Double A

Double A at Northwestern

Do you use "Double A"?

I use it very often.

1

I use it sometimes.

0

I've heard it but I never use it.

2

I've never heard of this word.

0

I want to revoke my vote

There were 3 votes since the poll was created on 07:09, 17 March 2014.

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Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

[dəbəl ā]

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 as their focuses.

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.

Context Labels

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, particularly if you're a member of another Christian organization. Within these 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.

	Heard	Used (in conversation)	Used (in text)
Often	39	20	8
Sometimes	26	33	19
Never	31	43	69