Courter: meaning, definitions and examples
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courter
[ ˈkɔːtər ]
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.
informal
A person who is romantically interested in someone and tries to win their affections.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.