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Elopement: meaning, definitions and examples

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elopement

 

[ ษชหˆloสŠpmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

romantic context

Elopement refers to a form of marriage in which a couple decides to run away in order to get married, often without the approval or knowledge of their family and friends. This can be a spontaneous decision, leading to a private wedding ceremony in a location of their choosing. Elopements can also represent a way to escape the pressures and expectations typical of traditional wedding planning.

Synonyms

flight, runaway, secret marriage

Examples of usage

  • They planned their elopement on a beautiful beach.
  • After months of planning, we finally had our elopement in Las Vegas.
  • Her elopement surprised her family, but she was happy with her decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "elopement" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fuga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flucht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelarian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะตั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ucieczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ƒ้ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fuite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ huida

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบtฤ›k

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบnik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ƒ้ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pobeg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรณtti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ huida

Etymology

The term 'elopement' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the word 'elopen' which means 'to run away'. This is further traced back to the Old French 'aloper', meaning 'to run away' or 'to escape'. In the context of marriage, the term gained traction in the 18th century, emphasizing the idea of couples fleeing from societal norms or familial obligations. The advent of romanticism further romanticized elopement, portraying it as a passionate act of love, free from societal constraints. As a result, elopement became associated with youthful rebellion and the desire for romantic freedom, a trend that continues in modern times. As the concept evolved, it has also been embraced by many couples looking for a more intimate and personalized way to celebrate their union, thereby changing the perception of elopement from a scandalous act to a legitimate choice for many engaging in love and partnership.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,794, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.