surrogate

/sˈʌɹəɡˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈsɝəˌɡeɪt/, /ˈsɝəɡət/

Surrogate

a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

synonyms : deputy

someone who takes the place of another person

synonyms : alternate

surrogate

providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

synonyms : foster

Examples

1. Back at the Lilayi orphanage, the elephants have human surrogate mothers.

2. Surrogate mothers like Sandra are rare.

3. The surrogate mother sent to the lowest prices in Eastern Europe.

4. We have a surrogate mother.