Surrogate parent Synonyms

Definitions for Surrogate


  • (noun) someone who takes the place of another person
  • (noun) a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
  • (adjective) providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

Definitions for Parent


  • (noun) a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child ; a relative who plays the role of guardian
  • (noun) an organism (plant or animal ) from which younger ones are obtained
  • (verb) bring up