http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Surrogate
Etymology
From Latin surrogatus, perfect passive participle of surrogare, ask; a variant of subrogare, from sub, under + rogare, ask.
Noun
surrogate, plural surrogates
1. A substitute (usually of a person, position or role).
2. A person or animal that acts as a substitute for the social or pastoral role of another, such as a surrogate mother.
3. (Chiefly British) A deputy for a bishop in granting licences for marriage.
4. In some US states, including New York, a judge who has power over the settlement of wills, estates and other legal affairs.
Translations
* French: remplaçant (person), succédané m
* German: Ersatz m
Adjective
1. (normally a modifier of the noun) Of, concerning, relating to or acting as a substitute.
Transitive Verb
surrogate
1. replace or substitute something with something else; appoint a successor.
Variant Forms
* subrogate
Synonyms
* deputize
* foster
* replace
* substitute
Related Terms
* subrogation
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