foster parent

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foster parent - 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

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defender, guardian, protector, shielder - a person who cares for persons or property

foster father, foster-father - a man who is a foster parent

foster mother, foster-mother - a woman who is a foster parent and raises another's child

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Tibo had shuddered at the sight, but he had thrilled, too, and for the first time there entered his dull, Negroid mind a vague desire to emulate his savage foster parent.

Jungle Tales of Tarzan by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context

She continued with her foster parents and bloomed in their rude abode, fairer than a garden rose among dark-leaved brambles.

Frankenstein by Shelley, Mary View in context

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