scoutmaster
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Definition
- Noun:
- The adult leader of a troop of Scouts: A scoutmaster is the person responsible for leading, instructing, and supervising a troop of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, typically organizing activities, trips, and guiding the scouts in learning skills and earning badges.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The scoutmaster taught the troop how to build a safe campfire.
- Our scoutmaster is planning a weekend hiking trip for us.
- To become a scoutmaster, you must complete special training.
Advanced Usage
- "Acting scoutmaster": A person temporarily fulfilling the scoutmaster's duties.
- While Mr. Jones is on leave, Mr. Smith will serve as the acting scoutmaster.
Variants and Related Words
- Scouting (n): The activities and principles of the Scout movement.
- He learned survival skills through scouting.
- Scout (n): A member of a Scouting organization.
- The scouts raised money for charity.
Synonyms
- Troop leader: The person in charge of a scout troop.
- Guide: One who leads or directs others, especially in an educational or outdoor context.
Related Phrases
- Assistant scoutmaster: An adult leader who assists the scoutmaster.
- She volunteered to be an assistant scoutmaster for her son's troop.
Noun
- the leader of a troop of Scouts