stepparent

/ˈstɛpˌpærənt/
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Other forms: stepparents

Definitions of stepparent
  1. noun
    the spouse of your parent by a subsequent marriage
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    types:
    stepfather
    the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage
    stepmother
    the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
    type of:
    parent
    a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
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