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houseparent
house·par·ent [ hówss pérrənt ] (plural house·par·ents)


noun 
Definition:
 
housefather or housemother: an adult who is responsible for a group of young people living in an institution such as a dormitory or hostel.
See also  housefatherhousemother
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