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eloping

 

[ ɪˈloʊpɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marriage act

Eloping can also be viewed as a noun, describing the act of marrying in a private manner rather than a traditional ceremony. The cultural interpretation of eloping can vary widely; in some cultures, it represents love overcoming obstacles, while in others, it may be seen as rebellious or unconventional.

Synonyms

intimate ceremony, private wedding, secret marriage

Examples of usage

  • Their eloping was a memorable event for both of them.
  • The eloping was done quietly in a local courthouse.
  • She shared stories of her eloping with friends at dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "eloping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fugir para se casar

🇮🇳 भाग जाना

🇩🇪 durchbrennen

🇮🇩 melarikan diri untuk menikah

🇺🇦 втікати, щоб одружитися

🇵🇱 uciekać, aby się ożenić

🇯🇵 駆け落ちする

🇫🇷 s'enfuir pour se marier

🇪🇸 huir para casarse

🇹🇷 kaçmak için evlenmek

🇰🇷 도망가서 결혼하다

🇸🇦 الهروب للزواج

🇨🇿 utéct, aby se vzali

🇸🇰 utiecť, aby sa vzali

🇨🇳 私奔

🇸🇮 pobegniti, da se poročita

🇮🇸 flýja til að giftast

🇰🇿 қашып кету, үйлену үшін

🇬🇪 გარბენა, რომ დაქორწინდნენ

🇦🇿 qaçmaq üçün evlənmək

🇲🇽 huir para casarse

Word origin

The term 'elope' originated from the Middle English word 'elope', which comes from the Old French 'éslopée'. This term itself is derived from the verb 'esloper', meaning 'to fly away' or 'to escape'. Elope originally indicated the sense of escape or fleeing, which is fitting considering the connotation of secrecy surrounding the marriage process. The usage of 'elope' evolved over time, particularly in the 19th century, when couples began to elope as a way to circumvent societal conventions surrounding marriage, reflecting changing attitudes towards love and relationships. Today, eloping is often viewed as a romantic alternative, emphasizing personal choice and intimacy over traditional constraints.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,325, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.