co-parent

or co·par·ent

[ noun koh-pair-uhnt, -par-, koh-pair-, -par-; verb koh-pair-uhnt, -par- ]

noun

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

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of co-parent¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

We are grateful to be the parents of two incredible young daughters that we will continue to co-parent.

From The Daily Beast