Surrogate Meaning
/ˈsʌɹəɡɪt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA substitute (usually of a person, position or role).
nounA person or animal that acts as a substitute for the social or pastoral role of another, such as a surrogate parent.
Sentence Examples
The new home works as a surrogate home.
Tom became a surrogate parent.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The childless couple hired a ____ mother to carry their baby for them.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Since the queen was too ill to travel, her daughter acted as a ____ at the important ceremony today.
Word Origin & History
From Latin surrogātus, perfect passive participle of surrogō (“ask”); a variant of subrogō, from sub (“under”) + rogō (“ask”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The childless couple hired a ____ mother to carry their baby for them.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Since the queen was too ill to travel, her daughter acted as a ____ at the important ceremony today.