surrogate father
A "surrogate father" is a man who steps in to fulfill the paternal role for a child, typically when the biological father is unavailable or unable to do so.
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Definition
B2Family Dynamics
(informal)A man who takes on the role of a father figure in the absence of the biological father, offering care and guidance.
Example
- After his father passed away, his uncle became his surrogate father.
C1Legal and Social Services
(formal)A man who assumes the responsibilities of a father, often through fostering, adoption, or guardianship, when the biological father cannot fulfill his duties.
Example
- The court appointed him as the surrogate father to the orphaned child.
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