Co-father

Quick meaning: Co-father is a noun meaning In a male homosexual couple, the nonbiological father (partner of the biological father) of a child.

Meaning

In a male homosexual couple, the nonbiological father (partner of the biological father) of a child.

More Meanings

1. (figurative) To co-create
2. (obsolete) A person in the relationship of a godfather to the other god-parents, and the legal parents, of a child.

Example Sentences

A man invites a good friend, or an important man who might help him, to become his co-father.

gay co-fathers and their children are never sure of finding acceptance in straight communities.

Together, we, the contributors gathered here, have co-fathered a child — and it's a boy. He is strong and healthy and eager to be in this world.

Word Forms

• co-fathers
• co-fathering
• co-fathered

Synonyms for co-father

Depending on context, synonyms include gossip, compadre, stepfather.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include co-mother, compaternity, co-parent, godfathership, forthfather, godfather.

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