adoptee
Translation
adoptee, adopted person
Examples
The adoptee met their birth mother for the first time.
The adoptee met their birth mother for the first time.
Grammar Patterns
((an adoptee)) a person who has been adopted The charity supports adult adoptees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adopted child
Etymology
From the verb 'adopt' plus the suffix '-ee', which denotes the recipient of an action. Literally 'one who is adopted'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ee' often means 'the person who is...'. An 'employee' is someone who is employed. An 'adoptee' is someone who is adopted.