Chaperon: meaning, definitions and examples

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chaperon

 

[ หˆสƒรฆp.ษ™r.ษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical role

A chaperon is a person who accompanies and looks after another, especially a young woman in social settings. Traditionally, a chaperon was responsible for a young woman's behavior and reputation, ensuring she maintained proper decorum while in public. This role has historical significance, especially in the context of courtship and social gatherings in the 18th and 19th centuries. The chaperon's presence served to protect the virtue of the young woman and provide a level of supervision. Although the term is less common in modern contexts, it can still refer to someone who supervises a group, such as a school trip.

Synonyms

escort, guardian, supervisor

Examples of usage

  • She acted as a chaperon during the dance.
  • Every young lady needs a chaperon at formal events.
  • The chaperon ensured all the students behaved appropriately on the field trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "chaperon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chaperone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เค–เคฐเฅ‡เค– เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aufpasser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendamping

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะณะปัะดะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opiekun

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป˜ใๆทปใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaperon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acompaรฑante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rehber

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํ˜ธ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doprovod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sprievodca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠค้€่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spremljevalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ maรฐur aรฐ fylgja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะดะฐา“ะฐะปะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baxฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acompaรฑante

Word origin

The word 'chaperon' comes from the Old French 'chaperon', meaning 'hood' or 'cap', which itself derives from 'chap(s)', referring to a head covering. The evolution of the word reflects the historical practice where a young woman was often expected to wear a hood or cap to signify propriety and modesty. Over time, the term began to denote a person who accompanied someone, particularly in social contexts, with an emphasis on protection and guidance. This shift in meaning became particularly prominent during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance when social decorum was strictly monitored, especially for women. The concept of a chaperon carried significant cultural weight, symbolizing not just supervision, but also social expectations regarding gender roles and behavior in public settings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,914 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.