fosterparent
nounUK /ˈfɒstəˌpeərənt/
US /ˈfɔːstərˌperənt/
A fosterparent is a grown-up who takes care of a child for a while when the child's own family cannot.
My fosterparent helped me with my homework every night.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who raises an animal that belongs to someone else.
The fosterparent of the puppy brought it to the vet.
3. Someone who nurtures or supports the growth of an idea or project.
She acted as a fosterparent to the new community garden.
4. A temporary guardian appointed by an agency.
The agency assigned a fosterparent to the siblings.