Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stepparent
noun
/ˈstɛpˌpɛərənt/
Definition
A stepparent is a person who is married to someone’s parent but is not their biological parent.
Examples
- After his father remarried, Sarah became his new stepmother, and he found it challenging to adjust to having a stepparent.
- She treated her stepson with kindness and affection, proving that a stepparent can be just as loving as a biological parent.
Meaning
Stepparents play a familial role in a child’s life, often taking on responsibilities and emotional connections without being the biological parent.
Synonyms
- stepmother
- stepfather
- bonus parent
