YWCA

noun

/ˌwaɪ dʌbljuː siː ˈeɪ/

(also North American English, informal the Y)

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an organization that exists in many countries and provides accommodation and social and sports activities (the abbreviation for ‘Young Women's Christian Association’)基督教女青年会
- members of the YWCA基督教女青年会的会员
CultureThe YWCA is similar to but separate from the YMCA. Its main role used to be providing safe and cheap accommodation for young women living away from home, but in Britain and the US this has now mostly been replaced by a service giving support and advice to girls and young women who are experiencing problems. It was established in Britain in 1855 and now operates in many countries around the world.