What is another word for adopted child?
Pronunciation: [ɐdˈɒptɪd t͡ʃˈa͡ɪld] (IPA) 
When referring to a child who has been taken into a family and given a permanent home, there are several alternative phrases that can be used instead of "adopted child." These include "a child who has been placed for adoption," "a child who has been legally adopted," "a child who has become part of a family through adoption," or simply "an adopted son or daughter." Other options to describe the child's relationship to their parents include "chosen child," "beloved child," or "forever child." It's important to choose language that is respectful and sensitive to the child's background and history.
