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Children that are raised in a home with a married mother and father consistently do better in every measure of well-being than their peers who come from divorced or step-parent, single-parent, cohabiting homes.
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Meaning of "step-parent" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STEP-PARENT

step-parent  [ˈstɛpˌpɛərənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STEP-PARENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Step-Parent is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES STEP-PARENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

step-parent

Stepfamily

A stepfamily or blended family is a family where one parent has children that are not genetically related to the other parent. Either one or both parents may have children from a previous relationship. Children from a stepfamily may live with one biological parent and visit their other biological parent, or they may live with each biological parent for a period of time. A stepfather is the husband of one's mother and not one's natural father. A stepmother is one's father’s wife and not one's natural mother. Similarly, a step-brother is the son of a step-parent who one is not biologically related to. A step-sister is the daughter of a step-parent who one is not biologically related to. A parent's spouse of the same sex could also count as a step-parent. Alternatively in Australia Under the Family Law Act 1975 a ‘stepparent’ in relation to a child, is interpreted as a person who is not a parent of the child; and is, or has been, married to or a de facto partner of, a parent of the child; and treats, or at any time while married to, or a de facto partner of, the parent treated, the child as a member of the family formed with the parent.

Definition of step-parent in the English dictionary

The definition of step-parent in the dictionary is a stepfather or stepmother.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STEP-PARENT


adherent
ədˈhɪərənt
Arendt
ˈɛərənt
coherent
kəʊˈhɪərənt
declarant
dɪˈklɛərənt
deodorant
diːˈəʊdərənt
different
ˈdɪfərənt
durant
ˈdjʊərənt
exuberant
ɪɡˈzjuːbərənt
forbearant
fɔːˈbɛərənt
godparent
ˈɡɒdˌpɛərənt
grandparent
ˈɡrænˌpɛərənt
great-grandparent
ˌɡreɪtˈɡrændˌpɛərənt
ignorant
ˈɪɡnərənt
inherent
ɪnˈhɪərənt
intolerant
ɪnˈtɒlərənt
nonparent
ˌnɒnˈpɛərənt
parent
ˈpɛərənt
referent
ˈrɛfərənt
refrigerant
rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt
tolerant
ˈtɒlərənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STEP-PARENT

step out of line
step out with
Step Reebok
step up
step up to the plate
step-by-step
step-down
step-down transformer
step-in
step-ins
step-parenting
step-up
step-up transformer
stepbrother
stepchild
stepchildren
stepdame
stepdancer
stepdancing
stepdaughter

WORDS THAT END LIKE STEP-PARENT

apparent
bioparent
coparent
current
for rent
foster parent
heir apparent
heirs apparent
helicopter parent
houseparent
inapparent
lone parent
pet parent
self-apparent
semitransparent
single parent
solo parent
transparent
unapparent
untransparent

Synonyms and antonyms of step-parent in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «step-parent» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STEP-PARENT

Find out the translation of step-parent to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of step-parent from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «step-parent» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

继父母
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

padrastro
570 millions of speakers

English

step-parent
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सौतेली माता पिता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خطوة الوالد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шаг родителей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

padrasto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সৎ পিতামাতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

beau-parent
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ibu bapa langkah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Stiefeltern
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ステップ·親
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

양부모
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Step-parent
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bước cha mẹ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

படி பெற்றோர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सावत्र पालक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

üvey ebeveyn
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

step - parent
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

krok rodzic
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

крок батьків
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pas - părinte
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βήμα - γονέα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stiefouer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

styvförälder
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

steforelder
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of step-parent

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STEP-PARENT»

The term «step-parent» is regularly used and occupies the 68.148 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STEP-PARENT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about step-parent

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QUOTES WITH «STEP-PARENT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word step-parent.
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Todd Tiahrt
Children that are raised in a home with a married mother and father consistently do better in every measure of well-being than their peers who come from divorced or step-parent, single-parent, cohabiting homes.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STEP-PARENT»

Discover the use of step-parent in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to step-parent and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Be a Great Step Parent: Teach Yourself
AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
Suzie Hayman, 2010
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Being a Step-Parent Sucks
It's fact-finding and enlightening. I wrote this book for my own therapy and in the hopes that your step-parenting experiences won't suck.
Sandra Evans, 2004
3
The Art of Empowered Parenting: The Manual You Wish Your ...
One of the primary issues that occurs in a step-family is that the step-parent is often not given the status of parent, and thus, some of the children may not want to comply with his demands. As has been discussed in the Control-based Parenting ...
Erik Fisher, Steven W. Sharp, Diane Fivaz Wichman, 2007
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Potential for Reducing ...
Laurie S. Stern, University of Hartford. Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology. CHAPTER VI DISCUSSION The primary purpose of this exploratory study was to address the gap in previous research regarding interventions for ...
Laurie S. Stern, University of Hartford. Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology, 2009
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Lesbian Step Families: An Ethnography of Love
It is the first book to concentrate exclusively on lesbian step families rather than on lesbian mothering in general.
Ellen Cole, Esther D Rothblum, Janet M Wright, 2013
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The Public General Acts
The Parent or Step Parent, or the Person authorized by the Chief or Under Secretary of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to take Proceedings as aforesaid, may respectively at any Time apply to any Justice or Justices of the Peace sitting at Petty ...
Great Britain, 1868
7
Parenthood in Modern Society: Legal and Social Issues for ...
But after death or divorce, whatever custody or visitation a step-parent may obtain is given by the courts to protect the welfare of the child (under the 'best interests' standard) not to vindicate any associational rights of the step-parent.44 ...
John M. Eekelaar, Petar Sarcevic, 1993
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A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children
How does a step-parent establish a relationship with a step-child who is gifted? It depends on the age and personality of the child. It is wise to take an unhurried approach and spend a significant amount of time observing and listening both to  ...
Janet L. Gore, Edward R. Amend, 2007
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PUBLIC BILLS 1857
Provided also, That it shall be lawful for any Two Justices of the Peace or for any Police or Stipendiary Magistrate, in England or Wales from Time to Time, on the Representation of such Parent or Step-Parent, or any Person authorized by the ...
‎1857
10
Parliamentary Papers, House of Commons and Command
... dwelling in the Parish of in the County of is the Parent [or Step-parent, &c] of the said A.B., and is of sum- 20 cient Ability to contribute to the Support and Maintenance of the said A.B., his Son : (*) The said Complainant therefore prays that the ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1866

7 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STEP-PARENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term step-parent is used in the context of the following news items.
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Our House: I, Step-Parent
Matthew Freeman is a loving step-parent of three kids. Sometimes, he still struggles to find his place. July 17, 2015; 9:00 AM • by Matthew Freeman. «RVANews, Jul 15»
2
The Role of a Step-Parent
After much thought and internal struggle the only way I can define my personal role as a step-parent is: CHALLENGING. Now this isn't to say that being a ... «MuslimMatters, Oct 14»
3
Are We on the Path to Custody Rights for Step-Parents?
Tom remarries Diane, who serves as an involved step-parent to Ben on the weeks when Ben is living in their household. This article has been archived, and is ... «The Legal Intelligencer, Aug 14»
4
Parents and Step-Parents: Where Is the Boundary Line?
Being a step-parent may very well be the most challenging thing I have ever done in my life. Parenting is tough enough in and of itself, but at least with the ... «Huffington Post, Jan 14»
5
Why Is It So Hard Being A Step-Parent?
Think of the fact that nearly 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Second marriages have a higher failure rate than first marriages. Why is this? Here are some ... «Huffington Post, Dec 12»
6
It's heresy to say it, but having a step-parent can wreck a child's life
No, the arrival of a step-parent or 'partner' is far more likely to mean that the child's home, which should be their place of refuge becomes a place seething with ... «Daily Mail, May 08»
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Avoiding the step-parent trap
The step-parent and stepchildren stare at each other across the no-man's land of their non-existent relationship. Being disliked does not bring out the best in any ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Sep 05»

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