houseparent

houseparent
/hows"pair'euhnt, -par'-/, n.
1. one of a married couple responsible for a group of young people, as students, living in a dormitory, hostel, etc., sometimes acting solely as an advisor, but often serving as host or hostess, chaperon, housekeeper, etc.
2. a housemother or housefather.
[1950-55; HOUSE + PARENT]

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