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chap·er·one (chap·er·on)
 chaperone (chaperon)
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- pronunciation:
- shae
p
ron
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noun |
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an adult who goes along with young people in a social situation to make sure they behave properly and are safe.
Shawn's uncle came along with him and his friends on the camping trip as a chaperone.- similar words:
- attendant, companion, escort, guardian
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| related words: |
guard |
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| derivation: |
chaperonage (n.) |
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