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

Description

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, and incorporate worship, evangelism, and prayer into the core tenets of their purpose as an organization.

English Orthographic Pronunciations

1. Double A [duh-bul ay]
2. Asian American InterVarsity [ay-shin ah-mer-i-can in-tur-vahr-sit-ee]

IPA

1. [ˌdʌbəl 'eɪ]
2. ['eɪʒən ə'mɛɹɪkən ɪntɹ'vɑɹsɪti]

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.

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.