co-parent

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[ noun koh-pair-uhnt, -par-, koh-pair-, -par-; verb koh-pair-uhnt, -par- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a divorced or separated parent who shares equally with the other parent in the custody and care of a child.

verb (used with object)

to share equally with another parent in the care of (a child).

verb (used without object)

to act as a co-parent.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of co-parent¹

First recorded in 1850–55

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Example Sentences

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That said, she and the now-Cleveland Cavalier are friends and co-parent their kids.

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The two, who reportedly dated briefly in 2008 and reconnected in 2020 after Moore’s mother died, remain “loving friends and co-parents,” the site said.

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Her essay doesn’t delve into much detail about Slater and Grande’s relationship or how that played out, but she says she and her ex-husband remain committed to co-parenting their son, whom they love “fiercely.”

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The couple announced the decision through a joint statement on their Instagram stories, saying they will continue to co-parent their two young daughters.

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Green said she and Jones had conflicts with each other but ultimately came together to co-parent their son.

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