# raiser

/ˈɹeɪzɝ/ (US) · /ɹˈeɪzɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/raiser
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a person who is responsible for raising a child. It is a more formal or technical word than 'parent' or 'guardian'.

For teachers: 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.

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