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Definition of houseparent

houseparent

/ˈhaʊsˌpɛər.ənt/
house · par · ent
Plural:houseparents
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houseparent Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An adult employed to live with, supervise, and care for a group of children, students, or residents in a boarding school, group home, or residential care facility.

Example

"The boarding school hired a dedicated houseparent to oversee the students living in the freshman dormitory."

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• Nearby Words

housemother
houseowner
housepainter
houseparent
houseplant
housesit
housesitter

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Houseparent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/houseparent
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