foster child

[faw-ster chahyld, fos-ter]

noun

1. a child raised by someone who is not their biological or adoptive parent.

2. a needy child, such as one living in an impoverished country, supported or aided by contribution to a specific charity.

foster child

noun

1. a child looked after temporarily or brought up by people other than its natural or adoptive parents

Word History and Origins

Origin of foster child¹

1150–1200; Middle English fostercild

Related Words

• care