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adoptee Synonyms
Another word for adoptee
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• noun (Context 1)
A person who has been legally adopted as a child by someone other than their biological parents.
Usage Example
"As an adult adopted child, she used genetic testing to learn more about her biological heritage."
Strongest
adopted child
adoptive child
Weak
fosterling
Opposites of adoptee
The opposite of adoptee shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
adopter
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Adoptee. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/adoptee