foster father

/ˈfɔstər ˌfɑðər/
noun
  1. A man who acts as a father to a child who is not his biological or adopted child, usually for a temporary period.
    • After two years, the foster-father decided to adopt the child permanently.
    • The foster-father attended all of the boy's soccer games.
    • Her foster-father helped her with homework every evening.
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