单词 | god squad |
释义 | > as lemmasGod squad God squad n. slang (originally U.S. University slang) (the members of) a religious organization, esp. an evangelical Christian group; those representing religious interests. ΘΚΠ society > faith > sect > Christianity > person > [noun] > fervent God squad1962 society > faith > worship > preaching > evangelization > [noun] > one who evangelizes > collectively God squad1962 1962 Jrnl. Educ. Sociol. 35 206 The Christian Student Movement..had been..an esoteric little group, meeting in piety, and contemplating the navel. They were referred to as the ‘God Squad’ on the campus. 1969 Current Slang (Univ. S. Dakota) 3 57 God squad, Crusade for Christ on Campus.—University of Kentucky. The God Squad will not meet tonight. 1977 Time 26 Dec. 42/3 Cleaver was later converted by a prison ‘God squad’. 1983 Observer 29 May 3/5 BBC executives..said: ‘Beware the unexpected—and keep tabs on the God squad.’ 2002 Independent on Sunday 20 Oct. (Review Suppl.) 31/2 (heading) The other week this God squad woman asked me about morals. < as lemmas |
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