National Trust (Noun)
Meaning
An organization concerned to preserve historic monuments and buildings and places of historical interest or natural beauty; founded in 1895 and supported by endowment and private subscription.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- Several historic buildings in the area are owned and maintained by the National Trust.
- The organization relies heavily on volunteers to help with the upkeep of the sites in their care, including the National Trust.
- The family spent their summer vacation visiting properties managed by the National Trust, such as historic castles and gardens.
- As a member of the National Trust, she received free admission to many sites of historical interest throughout the country.
- The National Trust has worked tirelessly to preserve the natural beauty of the coastline and protect it from development.