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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

adoption

/ædˈɒpʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does adoption mean?

noun

The act of taking someone else's child as one's own, or the process of legally becoming a parent to a child. This can be through a formal agreement or court order.

Example

"The couple decided to adopt a child from a local orphanage."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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