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father surrogate

/ˈfɑːðər ˈsɜːrəɡət/

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/ˈfɑːðər ˈsɜːrəɡət/C1formal
  • ruЧеловек, который берёт на себя роль, обязанности или эмоциональное присутствие отцовской фигуры в чьей-то жизни, не являясь при этом биологическим или законным отцом.

A person who takes on the role, responsibilities, or emotional presence of a father figure in someone's life, without being their biological or legal father.

  1. Father figureB2formal

    A person who takes on the role of a father for someone, providing guidance, support, and care, but is not the biological father.

    ruЗамещающий отец

    • His uncle acted as a father surrogate after his parents passed away.
    • The coach became a father surrogate for many of the young athletes.
    • She found a father surrogate in her kind neighbor.