foster care

fos·ter care

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [faw-ster, fos-ter kair]
- /ˈfɔ stər, ˈfɒs tər kɛər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [faw-ster, fos-ter kair]
- /ˈfɔ stər, ˈfɒs tər kɛər/

Definitions of foster care words

noun foster care the raising or supervision of foster children, as orphans or delinquents, in an institution, group home, or private home, usually arranged through a government or social-service agency that provides remuneration for expenses. 1
noun foster care short-term adoption 1

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Parts of speech for Foster care

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foster care popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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