Definition

An adult who leads and organizes a group of Boy Scouts, guiding them in activities and teaching them skills.

Example

The scoutmaster planned a camping trip for the troop this weekend.

Conversation

Are you going to the camp this weekend with the scoutmaster?

Yeah, I heard he has some fun activities planned for us.

That's awesome! I really like our scoutmaster, he always makes things exciting.

Definitely! He knows how to keep everyone engaged.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scoutmaster → It is formed from "scout" (from Old French *escouter*, meaning to listen or to observe) and "master" (from Old English *maegester*, meaning one who has control or authority). A scoutmaster is someone who has authority over scouts, guiding and overseeing their activities.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'listens' or 'observes' ('scout') and has 'authority' ('master') over a group — that's what a scoutmaster does.

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