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co-parent

noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Someone who shares in the parenting of a child or children, such as

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noun

Meaning 2

Someone who shares in the parenting of a child or children, such as:

A godparent.

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noun

Meaning 3

Someone who shares in the parenting of a child or children, such as:

A divorced or separated parent who shares custody with the other parent.

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Meaning 4

Someone who shares in the parenting of a child or children, such as:

A parent in a same-sex couple.

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Meaning 5

Someone who shares in the parenting of a child or children, such as:

A parent in a platonic friendship with the other parent.

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verb

Meaning 6

To act as a co-parent; to share custody of a child or children; to share in the responsibility of parenting a child or children.

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History

Etymology

* co- + parent

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: coparent — person sharing parenting
  • Polish: współrodzic — person sharing parenting