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Definition of surrogacy

surrogacy

/ˈsɝː.ə.ɡə.si/
sur · ro · ga · cy
Plural:surrogacies
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Adjective:surrogate
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• noun

1

A legal and medical arrangement in which a woman agrees to carry a pregnancy and give birth to a child on behalf of another person or couple who will become the child's legal parents.

Example

"The couple decided to pursue gestational surrogacy after several years of unsuccessful fertility treatments."

2

The state, office, or role of acting as a substitute or deputy for another person.

Example

"In times of crisis, political surrogacy allows trusted advisors to speak directly on the candidate's behalf."

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• Nearby Words

surreptitious
surreptitiously
surrey
surrogacy
surrogate
surround
surrounding

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from "surrogate" plus the noun suffix "-cy", ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb "surrogare" (to put in another's place or substitute).

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