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Meaning of surrogate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

surrogate

noun

Definitions

  1. A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).

    Example: A mixture of horseradish and mustard often serves as a surrogate for wasabi.

  2. A person or animal that acts as a substitute for the social or pastoral role of another, such as a surrogate parent.

  3. A deputy for a bishop in granting licences for marriage.

  4. A politician or person of influence campaigning for a presidential candidate.

verb

Definitions

  1. To replace or substitute something with something else; to appoint a successor.

    Synonyms:deputizefosterreplacesubrogatesubstitute

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of, concerning, relating to or acting as a substitute.

noun

Definitions

  1. A unique identifier for an entity or object, not derived from application data.