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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