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| resolution |
something officially decided upon by a group or organization. [1/4 definitions] |
| sister |
a female who is bound to another or others by a common interest or through an organization. [1/3 definitions] |
| sisterhood |
a group or organization of women. [1/2 definitions] |
| SPCA |
an organization whose purpose is to take care of lost or stray dogs, cats, and other small animals. This organization tries to find people to adopt these animals as pets. "SPCA" is an abbreviation of "Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals." |
| sponsor |
a person or organization who gives or pledges support for a person or group. [1/5 definitions] |
| station |
a place or building used by a business or other organization. [1/5 definitions] |
| treasurer |
the officer of a club, business, or other organization who is responsible for taking care of the group's money. |
| union |
an organization of workers; trade union. [1/6 definitions] |
| United Nations |
(used with a singular or plural verb) an organization of many nations started in 1945 to promote world peace and understanding. |
| VFW |
a national organization made up of Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces during wars fought outside of the United States. "VFW" is an abbreviation of "Veterans of Foreign Wars." |
| YMCA |
a national organization that provides sports programs and other recreational activities for young people. "YMCA" is an abbreviation of "Young Men's Christian Association." |
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