surrogacy

noun

sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē How to pronounce surrogacy (audio)
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother

Examples of surrogacy in a Sentence

choosing between adoption and surrogacy
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When asked about critics of surrogacy, Gab doesn’t care and recognizes her daughter being here is all that matters. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 9 May 2025 The Michigan Family Protection Act ensures the legalization and regulation of surrogacy, streamlines the process of obtaining formal parental recognition and better protects parents, surrogates and children. Sam Gillette, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025 During War Ukraine is one of the leading countries in international surrogacy — even during wartime. Mireille Juchau, The Dial, 4 Feb. 2025 Though not everyone shared their journeys to choosing surrogacy, several of them have been candid about health complications contributing to fertility issues. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for surrogacy

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of surrogacy was in 1982

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“Surrogacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrogacy. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

surrogacy

noun
sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē, ˈsə-rə- How to pronounce surrogacy (audio)
plural surrogacies
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother

Legal Definition

surrogacy

noun
sur·​ro·​ga·​cy ˈsər-ə-gə-sē How to pronounce surrogacy (audio)
plural surrogacies
1
: the office of a surrogate
2
: the practice of serving as a surrogate mother
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