co-parent

American  

[koh-pair-uhnt, -par-, koh-pair-, -par-, koh-pair-uhnt, -par-] / ˈkoʊˌpɛər ənt, -ˌpær-, koʊˈpɛər-, -ˈpær-, koʊˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær- /

Or coparent

noun

1. a divorced or separated parent who shares equally with the other parent in the custody and care of a child.

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verb (used with object)

1. to share equally with another parent in the care of (a child).

verb (used without object)

1. to act as a co-parent.

Etymology

Origin of co-parent

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Following their split, an insider told People that their children were their main concern and they were focused on successfully co-parenting.

From MarketWatch

White and Timlin split in 2023; however, the duo continue to co-parent their kids, who are primarily based in Los Angeles.

From MarketWatch

He explained he was newly divorced and co-parenting his two children back home in London.

From Los Angeles Times

She has since referred to her family relationship on Instagram as co-parenting with the “#bestexhusbandever.”

From Los Angeles Times

Butler, 45, and Chassagne, 49, married in 2003 and will “continue to love, admire and support each other as they co-parent their son,” the band said.

From Los Angeles Times