nonparent
Not a guardian
A nonparent is someone who is not a parent—either someone without children or, in a specific context, someone who isn't the parent of a particular child.
The term appears in legal and social discussions: Nonparents may petition for visitation rights in certain circumstances.
It also describes a demographic category: The study compared parents and nonparents on measures of life satisfaction.
Intentionally without offspring
- voluntaryDone by choice
- decisionSettled course of action
- DINKEarner pair, childless
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
intentional · planned · elective · conscious · self-determined
Intentionally without offspring
Parent's sister or equivalent
- uncleMale family elder
- godparentBaptismal ceremony guardian
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
stepparent · caregiver · tutor · coach · teacher · counselor · sponsor · benefactor
Earner pair, childless
- bingoNumber-matching game of chance
- breederOne who raises stock
- pronatalismAdvocacy for higher birthrates
- CNBCBusiness news broadcaster
Free from hindrances
- carefreeFree from anxiety
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- spontaneityActing without forethought
- unrestrictedHaving no limitations
childfree
Intentionally without offspring
deliberate · intentional · planned · elective · conscious · self-determined
childfree
Intentionally without offspring
sterile · issueless · unfruitful · nonbreeder · child-free
aunt
Parent's sister or equivalent
guardian · stepparent · caregiver · tutor · coach · teacher · counselor · sponsor · benefactor · elder
DINK
Earner pair, childless
- bingoNumber-matching game of chance
- breederOne who raises stock
- pronatalismAdvocacy for higher birthrates
unencumbered
Free from hindrances
- carefreeFree from anxiety
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- spontaneityActing without forethought