Word Noun
raiser
n.
C1 Advanced US /ˈɹeɪzɝ/ UK /ɹˈeɪzɐ/ rais·er UK spelling raisers
Definition
n.a person who is responsible for raising a child. It is a more formal or technical word than 'parent' or 'guardian'.
n.a person who is legally or socially responsible for the upbringing and care of a child. Often used in legal or sociological contexts to distinguish from biological or genetic relationships.
Examples
“The child's legal raiser is her grandmother.”
“In many cultures, the raiser of a child is expected to provide specific guidance regarding traditional customs and values.”
“The study examines how the role of the raiser influences a child's social development, particularly in environments where biological parents are absent or non-present.”
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
Updated