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surrogate n. [
alternate, replacement] someone who takes the place of another person
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surrogate s. [
foster] providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties; "foster parent"; "foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father"
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surrogate n. [
deputy] a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
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