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adopter

nounmasculine/femininetécnico/ɐ.doˈtɐ̃.tɨ/low

a·do·tan·te

Definition

A person or entity who adopts a child or minor.
The adopters underwent a rigorous assessment process.
The adoptive couple eagerly awaited the child.
Common collocations
prospective adopter

Etymology

Derivação do verbo 'adotar' com o sufixo -ante.

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