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adoptee

/əˌdɑpˈti/
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Other forms: adoptees

Someone who has been legally welcomed into a new family, who offers them love and a permanent home, is referred to as an adoptee.

Just as a cherished book finds a new home on a different bookshelf, an adoptee is someone who has been welcomed into a new family through adoption. This new chapter provides love and belonging, regardless of biological ties. The term adoptee focuses on the experience and perspective of the person adopted, highlighting their integral role in the family’s story. It’s a heartwarming reminder that families are built on love, not just genetics.

Definitions of adoptee
  1. noun
    someone (such as a child) who has been adopted
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