|  surrogate 
 
 1. someone who takes the place of another person
 • Syn:
 alternate, replacement
 • Derivationally related forms:
 replace (for: replacement), alternate (for: alternate)
 • Hypernyms:
 stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup,
 backup man, fill-in
 2. a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
 • Syn:
 deputy
 • Derivationally related forms:
 deputize (for: deputy), deputise (for: deputy)
 • Hypernyms:
 agent
 • Hyponyms:
 vicegerent
 
 providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
 - foster parent
 - foster child
 - foster home
 - surrogate father
 • Syn:
 foster
 • Similar to:
 adoptive
 
 
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