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rover

rover

20 7.1
An adult member of the Scouts who does service and outdoor adventures
  • noun
  • /ˈroʊvər/
  • Jargon
translation icon : rover (scout)
  • The rover troop organized a camping trip to teach young members skills in the wilderness.

Examples

  • During their hike, the experienced rover shared tips on navigating through challenging terrains.

  • Then you grew up and left me, you and Kyle, the rover boys.

    Written on the Wind (1956)

  • No, I'm with Millie and the two Rover Boys.

    Flamingo Road (1949)

  • Arriving, they found Archie's old Land Rover parked in front of the house.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Please report that my wife Sunflower and I and her... new dog Rover just returned from the seashore, where we saw a flock of birds-sea birds.

    Shining Through (1992)

  • As a dedicated rover, he often spent weekends helping out at local community events.

Synonyms

scouter
vsrover
  • Jargon
1 6.5

An adult who leads and organizes activities for Boy Scouts

joins service and adventure activities rather than leading or organizing them

Compounds

sea rover
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who robs ships and coastal places at sea without government permission

sea rover
8.9

A boat that people use to explore remote or unknown sea areas

Surface Forms

rover singular
rovers plural

Morphology

rover = rove (semi-transparent) = rove + er

Formed from 'rove' + '-er', but the Scouts sense is a specialized organizational term derived metaphorically from 'wanderer', so the relation is recognizable but not fully predictable for learners.

Etymology

Rover for a Scout comes from the verb rove, which means 'to wander' or 'travel', and was used for older Scouts who travel, do service, and lead adventures. So a rover in Scouting is someone who explores, helps, and leads.