stepparent

stepparent Definition

step·parent (-per′ənt, -par′-)

noun

the person who has married one's parent after the death of or divorce from the other parent; stepfather or stepmother

Etymology: step- + parent

stepparent Usage Examples

Converse of object

include: Any parent or carer that a young person lives with, this may include a stepparent, can be given an Order.

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