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FOSTER-CHILD Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word foster-child. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word foster-child. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FOSTER-CHILD

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fosterling
nounn
noun

• a child who is raised by foster parents

ward
nounn
noun

• a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

• English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)

• a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections

• English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)

• block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care

• United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)

• a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)

verb

• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

Best Hypernyms For FOSTER-CHILD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for foster-child, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
child fry kid minor nestling nipper shaver tiddler tike tyke youngster
Phrases (1)
small fry
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