noun
- Someone who takes the place of another person.
- synonyms: alternate, replacement
- A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others.
- synonyms: deputy
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"
- synonyms: foster
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