Dater: meaning, definitions and examples

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dater

 

[ หˆdeษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

relationship context

A dater is a person who goes out with someone romantically on a date. This term is commonly used to describe individuals engaged in the process of dating, meaning they are involved in social outings with a potential romantic partner to explore their compatibility. Daters might be looking for love, companionship, or simply exploring social connections. The term typically implies a degree of casualness, indicating that the relationship may be in its early stages and not yet defined as serious.

Synonyms

date, lover, partner, romantic companion.

Examples of usage

  • She is a frequent dater who enjoys meeting new people.
  • As a dater, he prefers to keep things light and fun.
  • Many daters use dating apps to find potential matches.
  • Being a successful dater requires good communication skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "dater" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น datador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‡เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Datierer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฐั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dater

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚คใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dater

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dater

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dater

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ์ดํŠธํ•˜๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุงุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dater

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dater

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บฆไผš่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dater

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dater

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dater

Etymology

The term 'dater' is derived from the word 'date,' which traces its origin back to the late 19th century, where it was used in American English to refer to a person who engages in social outings with a romantic interest. The evolution of the term can be linked to the changing dynamics of courtship and the growing acceptance of informal dating practices. In the early 20th century, dating began to shift from traditional forms of courtship into a more casual social interaction, influenced by cultural changes, including the rise of automobile travel and increased social freedoms. The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs a specific action, thereby creating 'dater' as a descriptor for someone participating in this new social activity. As dating evolved further, particularly with the advent of online dating, 'dater' became a common term used to describe individuals searching for romantic relationships in various contexts, from casual to serious engagements.