scout group
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Definition
Noun: A local organizational unit of the Scouting movement, specifically a troop or similar body, composed of members (Scouts) and led by adult volunteers. It refers to the collective of youth members and their leaders who meet regularly for activities, skill development, and community service, operating under the principles of a larger Scouting association (e.g., Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts).
Usage
A "scout group" is the fundamental community unit where Scouting activities take place. It is used to refer to the organized local body as a whole.
Examples: - The local scout group meets every Tuesday evening in the church hall. - She volunteered to become a leader for her son's scout group. - Our scout group is organizing a weekend camping trip.
Advanced Usage
- "To be involved with a scout group": To participate as a member or volunteer leader.
- He has been involved with the same scout group for over twenty years.
Variants and Related Words
- Scout Troop: Often used synonymously, especially within Boy Scouts, to denote a specific unit for a particular age range within a larger group.
- Scout Unit: A more general term that can encompass different age sections (e.g., Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts) within a single organization.
- Scouting: (Noun) The overall movement or activities associated with being a Scout.
Synonyms
- Troop
- Scout unit
- Scout patrol (though this typically refers to a smaller sub-division within a troop/group)
Related Phrases
- Scout group leader: The adult in charge of the overall scout group.
- The scout group leader organized the annual awards ceremony.
- Scout group activities: The events and meetings undertaken by the group.
- Fundraising is one of the essential scout group activities.
Noun
- a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts