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coparent

/kəʊˈpɑːrɛnt/ noun · British & US
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What does coparent mean?

noun

A person who shares the responsibility of raising a child with another person, typically the child's other parent. A person who co-parents may not be the biological parent but has a significant role in the child's life.

Example

"After the divorce, both parents decided to coparent their children, making joint decisions about their education and well-being."

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