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Etymology

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From non- +‎ parent.

Noun

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nonparent (plural nonparents)

  1. A person who is not a parent.
    nonparent visitation and custody
    • 2007 February 10, M. P. Dunleavey, “And Baby Breaks the Budget”, in New York Times[1]:
      When we were nonparents, our modest digital camera was perfect for vacation photos and the like.