foster child

/ˈfɔːstər tʃaɪld/
noun
  1. A child who is cared for by people who are not their biological parents, usually through a formal foster care system.
    • Every foster-child deserves a safe and loving home.
    • He wrote a book about his experiences as a foster-child growing up in three different homes.
    • The foster-child adjusted quickly to her new school and made many friends.
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