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Definition of nonparent

nonparent

/ˌnɑːnˈpɛr.ənt/
non · par · ent

Plural:nonparents
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Adjective:nonparental
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nonparent Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who is not a parent, or who is not the legal or biological parent of a particular child.

Example

"The sociological study compared how working parents and nonparents allocate their leisure time on weekends."

• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or involving a person who is not a parent.

Example

"The community center welcomes nonparent volunteers to help mentor students in the after-school reading program."

• Rhymes for nonparent

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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