raiser
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈɹeɪzɝ// UK //ɹˈeɪzɐ// rais·er
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.
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.