English > chaperon: 2 senses > noun 1, person Meaning | One who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people. |
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Synonym | chaperone |
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Narrower | den mother | A woman who supervises a den of Cub Scouts |
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duenna | A woman chaperon |
housemother | A woman employed as a chaperon in a residence for young people |
Broader | defender, guardian, protector, shielder | A person who cares for persons or property |
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Spanish | acompañanta, carabina, chaperón, dama de compañía, dueña, escopeta |
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Catalan | acompanyant, carabina, senyora de companyia |
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Verbs | chaperon | accompany as a chaperone |
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