World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesFoster parent
/ˈfɒs.tər ˌpeər.ənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who takes a child into their family and acts as a guardian, providing food, shelter, and upbringing without having legal parentage.
"The foster parent welcomed the troubled teenager into their home with open arms." - 2
An adult who temporarily cares for an animal in a domestic environment until a permanent home is found.
"She volunteers as a foster parent for rescued kittens until they are ready for adoption."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'foster', originating from Old English 'fōstrian' meaning to nourish, feed, or rear, with 'parent', derived from Latin 'parens' meaning to bring forth or produce. Historically, 'foster' implied raising a child who is not one's own by blood, a sense that has remained stable through centuries of legal and social welfare development.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Foster parent"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Foster parent" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
parent d'accueil
Transliteration: pa.ʁɑ̃ d‿o.kœj
"Le parent d'accueil a offert un foyer chaleureux à l'enfant."
Pflegeelternteil
Transliteration: ˈp͡fleːɡəˌʔɛltɐntaɪ̯l
"Als Pflegeelternteil trägt man eine große Verantwortung."
genitore affidatario
Transliteration: dʒe.niˈtɔ.re af.fi.daˈta.rjo
"Il genitore affidatario ha sostenuto il bambino durante il percorso scolastico."
padre de acogida
Transliteration: ˈpaðɾe de aˈko.ɣi.ða
"Los padres de acogida brindan un ambiente seguro a los menores."
pai social
Transliteration: ˈpaj su.siˈaw
"O pai social desempenhou um papel vital na recuperação da criança."
पालक माता-पिता
Transliteration: palak mata-pita
"पालक माता-पिता ने अनाथ बच्चे को बहुत प्यार दिया।"
养父母
Transliteration: yǎng fù mǔ
"寄养父母为孩子提供了一个温馨的家。"
위탁 부모
Transliteration: witak bumo
"위탁 부모는 아동에게 안정적인 환경을 제공합니다."
里親
Transliteration: satoya
"里親制度は多くの子供たちを救っています。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Foster parent"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.