Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
surrogate
noun
/ˈsɜr.ə.ɡət/
Definition
A person or thing that takes the place of another.
Examples
- A surrogate mother carried a baby for the couple who could not conceive.
- She acted as a surrogate for her sister in the important meeting.
Meaning
The term surrogate often refers to someone who acts on behalf of someone else, typically in the context of parenting or representation.
Synonyms
- Substitute
- Proxy
- Replacement
- Delegates
