Adopted
Adopted
Adopted (/əˈdɒptɪd/), from the Latin adoptare meaning "to choose for oneself", is a term used to describe a person who has been legally taken by another family as a child and raised as their own, usually by adults who are not the biological parents.
Etymology
The term "adopted" comes from the Latin word adoptare, which means "to choose for oneself". This refers to the act of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own. The term has been in use since the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Adoption: The act of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own.
- Adoptive Parents: The individuals who have adopted a child.
- Biological Parents: The birth parents of an adopted child.
- Foster Care: A system in which a minor has been placed into a ward, group home, or private home of a state-certified caregiver, referred to as a "foster parent" or with a family member approved by the state.
- Guardianship: An individual who has been given the legal responsibility to care for a child or adult who does not have the capacity for self care.
- Orphan: A child whose parents are deceased, unknown, or have permanently abandoned them.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adopted
- Wikipedia's article - Adopted
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