Definitions

1. noun

the spouse of one’s parent, especially when the parent’s first marriage has ended in divorce or the death of the first spouse

“Her stepparent was very supportive of her goals.”

2. noun

a stepfather or stepmother

“She had a new stepparent who was very kind to her.”

3. adjective

relating to a stepparent

“The stepparent’s influence on the child was significant.”