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foster parent

DEFINITIONS OF: foster parent

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n a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child

Synonyms:
foster-parent
Types:
foster father, foster-father
a man who is a foster parent
foster mother, foster-mother
a woman who is a foster parent and raises another's child
Type of:
defender, guardian, protector, shielder
a person who cares for persons or property
WORD FAMILY
USAGE EXAMPLES