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fosterer

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One who fosters; one who is designated to care for and nurture someone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From foster + -er.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: осиновител (osinovitel) — one who fosters
  • Hindi: पोषक (poṣak) — one who fosters
  • Irish: altramaí — one who fosters
  • Irish: oiliúnóir — one who fosters
  • Polish: opiekun przybranego dziecka — one who fosters