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stepchild

/ˈsteɪtʃaɪld/ noun · British & US
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What does stepchild mean?

noun

A child of one's spouse from a previous relationship, or a person who is treated as a child by someone but is not their biological child.

Example

"After the divorce, the stepchild struggled to adjust to living with her new father."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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