curfew

Meanings

• Noun

  A regulation imposed by authority on a population requiring them to stay at home or in certain places at particular times.

  - "The city imposed a curfew due to civil unrest."
  - "I had to be home before the curfew."
  - "The military enforced a strict curfew during wartime."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɜː.fjuː/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curfew
proof , loof , proofed

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Variants

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curfew , curfews

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Etymology

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Originally meant the closing of the gates of a town or city at night for security.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'curfew' comes from the Old English 'curfew' or 'curfewe', meaning 'twilight'.

2. The first recorded use of a curfew was in London, England, in 1382.

3. Some cities have curfews for specific age groups, such as teenagers, during certain times of the year.

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Related Concepts

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1. Martial law: A state of military control of civil affairs, usually enforced during times of emergency or insurrection.

2. Lockdown: A restriction of people to a particular area or prohibition of entry to an area, typically due to a threat or emergency.

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Culture

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Curfews have been used throughout history for various reasons, including security, public safety, and crowd control. They have been enforced during times of war, civil unrest, and natural disasters.

How to Memorize "curfew"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a city with gates that close at night, keeping people safe inside.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'curfew' as a reminder to 'be home now'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Curfews keep cities safe and calm at night, so everyone obeys and stays out of sight'.

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