International Association of Lions Clubs
- proper noun
- The International Association of Lions Clubs organizes vision screenings and community projects worldwide.
Examples
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The International Association of Lions Clubs celebrated its centennial with service events across many countries.
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He became a member of the International Association of Lions Clubs to volunteer in his community.
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The International Association of Lions Clubs works globally to support communities.
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Have you heard about the International Association of Lions Clubs?
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He became a member of the International Association of Lions Clubs to volunteer in his community.
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The International Association of Lions Clubs organizes vision screenings and community projects worldwide.
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The International Association of Lions Clubs celebrated its centennial with service events across many countries.
Synonyms
A group of people who meet for a shared interest or activity
An international volunteer group that helps communities and raises money
A group of business people who help the local community and do charity work
Surface Forms
Morphology
international + association + of + Lions + club
The phrase is directly compositional: 'international' modifies 'association', and 'of Lions clubs' specifies the member clubs, so a learner who knows the words can infer it denotes an association of Lions clubs operating across countries. Although it is a proper name and detailed information about its charitable mission isn’t fully deducible, the core meaning (a worldwide association of clubs called 'Lions') is transparent.
Etymology
International Association of Lions Clubs gets its name from the lion, a strong animal used as a symbol of courage and care, and from many local clubs working together. Imagine local clubs wearing a lion badge and doing 'service', and that image helps you remember it is a worldwide group of 'volunteers' who help their communities.