Father: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ
father
[ หfษหรฐษr ]
family
A male parent; a man who has begotten a child.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He is a loving father to his children.
- She inherited her father's blue eyes.
formal
A person who is the founder of a particular organization or institution.
Synonyms
creator, founder, originator, pioneer
Examples of usage
- He is considered the father of modern psychology.
- She is known as the father of modern nursing.
Translations
Translations of the word "father" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pai
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Vater
๐ฎ๐ฉ ayah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐััะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ojciec
๐ฏ๐ต ็ถ (ใกใก)
๐ซ๐ท pรจre
๐ช๐ธ padre
๐น๐ท baba
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฒ์ง (abeoji)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุจ (ab)
๐จ๐ฟ otec
๐ธ๐ฐ otec
๐จ๐ณ ็ถไบฒ (fรนqฤซn)
๐ธ๐ฎ oฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ faรฐir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ (mama)
๐ฆ๐ฟ ata
๐ฒ๐ฝ padre
Etymology
The word 'father' has Old English roots and can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word 'pษter'. The concept of a father as a male parent is universal across many cultures and societies. In many languages, the word for 'father' is derived from ancient terms meaning 'protector' or 'provider'. Fathers play a significant role in the upbringing and development of their children, providing care, guidance, and support.