Boy Scouts Of America (Noun)
Meaning
A corporation that operates through a national council that charters local councils all over the United States; the purpose is character building and citizenship training.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with more than 2 million members.
- The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people for life through character development, citizenship training, and outdoor education.
- The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910 and is chartered by the United States Congress.
- Local councils of the Boy Scouts of America offer a variety of programs for youth, including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing.
- The national council of the Boy Scouts of America is headquartered in Irving, Texas, and provides support and resources to local councils across the country.