chaperonage

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of accompanying and protecting, especially of a young person or group.

  - "The students went on a field trip with their chaperonage."
  - "The chaperonage ensured the safety of the children during the hike."

• Noun

  A person who accompanies and protects, especially a young person or group.

  - "The teacher acted as a chaperonage for the school trip."
  - "The parents hired a chaperonage for their daughter's prom."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chaperonage
apronage , asponage , carpentry , pronouncement

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Variants

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chaperon , chaperonage , chaperonages , chaperone , chaperoned , chaperones , chaperoning , chaperons

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Etymology

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From the French word 'chaperon', meaning hood or cape, and 'age', meaning age. Originally, a chaperon was a person who wore a hood or cape to protect and accompany someone.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in ancient Rome, slaves were often used as chaperones for young women?

2. In some cultures, it is customary for a bride to be accompanied by her mother or other female relatives on her wedding day.

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Related Concepts

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1. escort: An escort is a person who accompanies and protects someone, often in a formal or official capacity.

2. guardian: A guardian is a person who is responsible for the care and protection of another person, often a child.

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Culture

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In literature, chaperonage is often used to describe the role of a guardian or protector in the lives of young characters. In art, there are paintings depicting chaperones accompanying young women on outings. In music, there are songs about the importance of having a chaperonage when traveling or going to dances.

How to Memorize "chaperonage"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person accompanying and protecting a young person or group.
   - Imagine yourself as a chaperonage ensuring the safety of a group.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chaperonage' with the idea of protection and accompanying.
   - Think of a person who guides and protects others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CAPER: Chaperon Age Protection and Escort.
   - Remember CHAP: Chaperon Helps Accompany Protect.

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