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foster child
[ faw-ster chahyld, fos-ter ]
noun
- a child raised by someone who is not their biological or adoptive parent.
- a needy child, such as one living in an impoverished country, supported or aided by contribution to a specific charity.
foster child
noun
- a child looked after temporarily or brought up by people other than its natural or adoptive parents
Word History and Origins
Origin of foster child1
Example Sentences
When Allan's foster child arrived, he was "scared, very unsure - not knowing how long it's going to last".
Rob Claxton-Ingham, who lives on a croft with his husband, said the future was uncertain as he doesn't know where his foster child will attend secondary school.
Monique Lewis has figured out a few tricks to lure her foster child to school.
“Just seeing the next generation, the reason why I’ve been more optimistic about having a foster child of my own, is about being able to see them grow.”
A former foster child who met his wife when he was 19, Major Haley has largely orbited her ambitions since.
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