foster parent
Definition of foster parent
: a person who cares for a child who is not his or her biological child
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fosterplay
: affording, receiving, or sharing nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
: to give parental care to : nurture
: to promote the growth or development of : encourage
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parentplay
: one that begets or brings forth offspring
: a person who brings up and cares for another
: an animal or plant that is regarded in relation to its offspring
: to be or act as the parent of : originate, produce
: to be or act as a parent
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