Meaning of Romeo and Juliet couple | Babel Free
Definitions
- A couple who have married without their parents' consent.
- By analogy with the two Shakespearean characters, a couple consisting of one member from each of two opposing families, parties, or countries.
Examples
“There are, for example, the Romeo and Juliet couples, who come from warring or enemy nations and escape to a neutral third country […]”
“The incidence there was especially high among Indian and Pakistani teens, Romeo-and-Juliet couples.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.