pleegouder
foster parent
Advanced Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈpleːx.ɔu.dər/
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Cultural Note
The Netherlands has an active foster care ('pleegzorg') system. Foster parents receive a monthly allowance and support from a foster care organization. There is a national 'Week van de Pleegzorg' (Foster Care Week) to raise awareness.
📝 Example Sentences
De pleegouders zorgen goed voor het kind.
The foster parents take good care of the child.
Ze zijn al vijf jaar pleegouder.
They have been foster parents for five years.