Pfadfinder — meaning in English

English meaning

• scout noun A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
• scouting noun The activity of exploring or gathering information ahead of time, especially about opponents or terrain.

Senses

Pfadfinder is used for these senses in English:

• boy scout A male member of the Scout Movement.
• scout A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.
• scouting The Scout Movement.

scout — full definition

1. noun A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
2. noun A person who searches for talented individuals on behalf of a team or organization.
3. noun A member of a youth organization focused on outdoor skills, teamwork, and community service.
4. verb To explore an area or assess a situation in advance, especially to gather information.

scouting — full definition

1. noun The activity of exploring or gathering information ahead of time, especially about opponents or terrain.
2. noun The organized youth movement built around outdoor skills, teamwork, and community values.

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