unaccompanied
/ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/adjective★Intermediate— alone or without others
general
Being alone or without any companions
The child was allowed to travel unaccompanied on the flight.
The child was allowed to travel alone on the flight without any adults.
Unaccompanied minors must check in at a special desk.
Children traveling alone must check in at a special desk.
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Often used in contexts like travel, security, or legal situations where the presence of others is relevant.
Collocations
unaccompanied minora child traveling alone without an adultunaccompanied baggageluggage without an owner present
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in Travel
The term is often used in airline and travel policies to refer to minors traveling without adults.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'unaccompanied', from Old French 'acompagnier' (to accompany) with the prefix 'un-' (not).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal contexts such as travel regulations, security procedures, and legal documents.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixaccompanied
with others
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