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houseparent

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[hous-pair-uhnt, -par-] / ˈhaʊsˌpɛər ənt, -ˌpær- /

noun

  1. one of a married couple responsible for a group of young people, as students, living in a dormitory, hostel, etc., sometimes acting solely as an advisor, but often serving as host or hostess, chaperon, housekeeper, etc.

  2. a housemother or housefather.

Etymology

Origin of houseparent

First recorded in 1950–55; house + parent

Example Sentences

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The salary for the houseparent job - $5,400 a year for each person - is a deal-breaker for many.

From Washington Times • Feb. 6, 2016

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