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 08:09, 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