surrogate
Other forms: surrogates
Someone who acts as a surrogate takes the place of another person. If a celebrity leaves her seat to use the restroom in the middle of a big Hollywood awards ceremony, a surrogate will take her place until she returns.
Surrogate comes from the Latin word surrogare, which means "to put in another's place," or "to substitute." An uncle might refer to his niece as a surrogate child if they are very close, especially if he doesn't have his own biological children. Since 1978, surrogate has also been used to describe a woman who carries and delivers a baby for another person or couple.
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someone who takes the place of another person
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synonyms:
alternate, replacement
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type of:
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backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, stand-in, substitute
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
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backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, stand-in, substitute
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a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
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synonyms:
deputy
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vicegerent
someone appointed by a ruler as an administrative deputy
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agent
a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
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vicegerent
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providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
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Vocabulary lists containing surrogate
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