Aap

Aap, typically written as AAP, is an acronym that can refer to several unrelated organizations as well as a common noun in some languages. In Dutch and Indonesian, aap simply means monkey, illustrating that the letters can have linguistic meanings separate from any organizations that share the same initials.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is a political party in India founded in 2012 by activists including Arvind Kejriwal. It emerged from anti-corruption movements and has been a major political force in Delhi, where it has formed the government, and it has contested national elections as well.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a professional association of pediatricians in the United States. It develops medical guidelines and policy statements on child health, publishes the journal Pediatrics, and advocates for pediatric care and child health legislation.

Association of American Publishers (AAP) is a U.S. trade association representing book and journal publishers. It engages in industry advocacy, produces market data, and promotes literacy and publishing standards.

The meaning of AAP depends on context. Beyond these organizations, the term also appears in language usage as the word for “monkey” in Dutch and Indonesian, so clarification is typically needed to determine the intended reference.