RSPCA, THE


Meaning of RSPCA, THE in English

RSPCA, the /ˌɑːr es piː siː ˈeɪ/ BrE AmE abbreviation for

the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; a British ↑ charity organization which aims to protect animals from cruel treatment, and can bring a legal case to court if someone is cruel to an animal. The RSPCA looks after animals with no homes, and sells them to people who want them. There is a similar organization in the US called the SPCA.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.