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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

fos′ter child′,

Sociologya child raised by someone who is not its natural or adoptive parent.
a needy child, as one living in an impoverished country, supported or aided by contribution to a specific charity.

Middle English fostercild 1150–1200

'foster child' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

foster - fosterage - fosterling - minder

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