fosterage

noun

Meaning

The act of fostering another's child as if it were one's own.
The act of caring for another human being or animal.
The condition of being the foster child.
The act of promoting or encouraging something.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

fostering(English)upbringing(English)rearing(English)nurture(English)raising(English)breeding(English)bringing up(English)nurturing(English)probably(English)families(English)children(English)among(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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