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surrogate

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌrəgət/
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Definition of surrogate

noun

  • a substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office:wives of MPs are looked on as surrogates for their husbands while the latter are at Westminster
  • (in the Christian Church) a bishop’s deputy who grants marriage licences.
  • (in the US) a judge in charge of probate, inheritance, and guardianship.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin surrogatus, past participle of surrogare 'elect as a substitute', from super- 'over' + rogare 'ask'

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