adoptee
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a·dop·tee
(ə-dŏp′tē, ə-dŏp-tē′)n.
One, such as a child, that is or has been adopted.
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a•dopt•ee
(ə dɒpˈti, ˌæd ɒp-)n.
a person who is adopted.
[1890]
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adoptee
n (esp US) → Adoptivkind nt
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