abbreviation for Young Men's ChristianAssociation; a world-wide organization for promoting the spiritual, intellectual, physical and social well-being of young men. It was founded in London in 1844 by GeorgeWilliams. —SHSBC Binder 18 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 21 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 24 Approved Glossary, —FutureOrg Trends Approved 4.3.91