What is the meaning of surrogate?

noun

  • Someone who takes the place of another person.
  • 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.
    • usage: "foster parent"; "foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father"
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