Marooning: meaning, definitions and examples
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marooning
[ məˈrunɪŋ ]
isolation, abandonment
Marooning refers to the act of abandoning someone on a deserted island or coast, often without means of escape. This term originated from the practice of leaving people stranded as a punishment or consequence, particularly in piratical contexts.
Synonyms
abandonment, desertion, stranding
Examples of usage
- The pirate's punishment for betrayal was marooning on the barren island.
- After the shipwreck, the survivors feared marooning on the desolate coast.
- Marooning was a common fate for crew members who fell out of favor.
Translations
Translations of the word "marooning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abandonar em uma ilha
🇮🇳 द्वीप पर छोड़ना
🇩🇪 Marooning
🇮🇩 membiarkan di pulau
🇺🇦 залишення на безлюдному острові
🇵🇱 porzucenie na wyspie
🇯🇵 無人島に置き去りにする
🇫🇷 abandonner sur une île
🇪🇸 abandonar en una isla
🇹🇷 bir adada terk etmek
🇰🇷 무인도에 버리다
🇸🇦 ترك في جزيرة
🇨🇿 opustit na ostrově
🇸🇰 opustiť na ostrove
🇨🇳 抛弃在岛上
🇸🇮 opustitev na otoku
🇮🇸 yfirgefa á eyju
🇰🇿 аралда қалдыру
🇬🇪 კუნძულზე დატოვება
🇦🇿 ada üzərində qoymaq
🇲🇽 abandonar en una isla
Etymology
The word 'marooning' has its roots in the 17th century, stemming from the term 'marron' which was used in the context of runaway slaves in the Americas, particularly in the Caribbean. These individuals, escaping from plantations or forced labor, would often live in remote areas, thus emphasizing the idea of being separated or abandoned from society. Initially, the term referred to the act of fleeing into the wilderness and establishing a new life away from oppressors. Over time, 'marooning' evolved to specifically represent the act of abandoning someone in a remote location, particularly on an island. This concept gained prominence through the tales of pirates and maritime adventures where marooning was used as a punishment. The association with pirates solidified the term in popular culture, narrating stories of treasure hunters and stranded sailors awaiting rescue.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,909, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.