Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adopted-son
noun
/əˈdɒptɪd sʌn/
Definition
A male child who has been legally taken into another family and is raised as their own.
Examples
- After the couple adopted their son, they celebrated by throwing a small party.
- His adopted son always felt loved and valued in his new family.
- They are proud to have adopted a son and provide him with a happy home.
Meaning
An adopted son is a boy who is brought into a family through legal adoption, gaining the same rights and privileges as a biological son.
Synonyms
- foster son
- legitimate son
- stepson
