What is another word for foster father?
Pronunciation: [fˈɒstə fˈɑːðə] (IPA) 
Foster father is a term that refers to a male who has taken on the role of a father figure to a child who is not biologically related to him. Synonyms for foster father include surrogate father, adoptive father, guardian, caretaker, stepfather, godfather, mentor, and role model. A surrogate father is someone who takes on a fatherly role when the biological father is absent or unable to fulfill his duties. An adoptive father is someone who legally adopts a child as his own and assumes all the responsibilities of a father. A guardian is someone who is legally appointed to care for a child in the absence of their parents. A stepfather is a man who marries a child's biological mother and takes on the role of a father. A godfather is a man who takes on the role of mentor and protector for a child. A mentor is someone who provides guidance and advice to a child.
