Meaning & Definition of Surrogate in English
English⟶
Surrogate
/sərəgət/
noun
1. Someone who takes the place of another person
synonym:
- surrogate,
- alternate,
- replacement
2. A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
synonym:
- deputy,
- surrogate
adjective
1. Providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
- "Foster parent"
- "Foster child"
- "Foster home"
- "Surrogate father"
synonym:
- foster,
- surrogate