foster parent

/ˈfɑstər ˈpɛrɪnt/
/ˈfɒstə ˈpɛərənt/
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Other forms: foster parents

Definitions of foster parent
  1. noun
    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
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    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
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