foster-parent (n)
foster parent (n)

n10106752

type n
lex_filenum 18
def 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
Outgoing links
Hypernym defender, guardian, protector, shielder
Hyponym foster-father, foster father; foster-mother, foster mother
Incoming links
Hyponym defender, guardian, protector, shielder
Hypernym foster-father, foster father; foster-mother, foster mother

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