Courter: meaning, definitions and examples

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courter

 

[ ˈkɔːtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

law

A person who is involved in a court case.

Synonyms

defendant, litigant, plaintiff

Examples of usage

  • The courter was waiting nervously for the judge's decision.
  • The courter's lawyer argued passionately for their innocence.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A person who is romantically interested in someone and tries to win their affections.

Synonyms

admirer, suitor, wooer

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a courter, always sending flowers and love letters to his crush.
  • She enjoyed the attention of her suitors but rejected most of her courters.

Translations

Translations of the word "courter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cortejador

🇮🇳 प्रणय निवेदन करनेवाला

🇩🇪 Freier

🇮🇩 penggoda

🇺🇦 залицяльник

🇵🇱 zalotnik

🇯🇵 求婚者 (きゅうこんしゃ)

🇫🇷 courtisan

🇪🇸 pretendiente

🇹🇷 talip

🇰🇷 구혼자

🇸🇦 خاطب

🇨🇿 nápadník

🇸🇰 nápadník

🇨🇳 求婚者

🇸🇮 snubec

🇮🇸 freyfari

🇰🇿 құда түскен адам

🇬🇪 მოთხოვნა

🇦🇿 elçi

🇲🇽 pretendiente

Etymology

The word 'courter' originates from the Middle English word 'courten', which means 'to court or to woo'. The term has evolved over time to refer to both legal proceedings and romantic pursuits. In the legal context, it is used to describe a party involved in a court case, while in a more informal setting, it refers to someone who is actively pursuing a romantic relationship.

See also: courtesy, courtier, courting, courtroom, courts, courtship, courtyard.