In a male homosexual couple, the nonbiological father (partner of the biological father) of a child.
gay co-fathers and their children are never sure of finding acceptance in straight communities.
To co-create
Together, we, the contributors gathered here, have co-fathered a child — and it's a boy. He is strong and healthy and eager to be in this world.
From co- + father, in sense 1 as a calque of Latin compater, French compère.
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