Chaperon: meaning, definitions and examples
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chaperon
[ หสรฆp.ษr.ษn ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น chaperone
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคเคฐเฅเค เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Aufpasser
๐ฎ๐ฉ pendamping
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะณะปัะดะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ opiekun
๐ฏ๐ต ไปใๆทปใ
๐ซ๐ท chaperon
๐ช๐ธ acompaรฑante
๐น๐ท rehber
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณดํธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ doprovod
๐ธ๐ฐ sprievodca
๐จ๐ณ ๆค้่
๐ธ๐ฎ spremljevalec
๐ฎ๐ธ maรฐur aรฐ fylgja
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะดะฐาะฐะปะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baxฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ acompaรฑante
Etymology
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.