Father: meaning, definitions and examples

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father

[ ˈfɑːðər ]

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family

A male parent; a man who has begotten a child.

Synonyms

dad, daddy, papa, parent, pop

Examples of usage

He is a loving father to his children.
She inherited her father's blue eyes.

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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.

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religious

God, especially when considered as the first person of the Trinity.

Synonyms

god, the Almighty, the Creator, the Lord

Examples of usage

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Translations

Translations of the word "father" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pai

🇮🇳 पिता

🇩🇪 Vater

🇮🇩 ayah

🇺🇦 батько

🇵🇱 ojciec

🇯🇵 父 (ちち)

🇫🇷 père

🇪🇸 padre

🇹🇷 baba

🇰🇷 아버지 (abeoji)

🇸🇦 أب (ab)

🇨🇿 otec

🇸🇰 otec

🇨🇳 父亲 (fùqīn)

🇸🇮 oče

🇮🇸 faðir

🇰🇿 әке

🇬🇪 მამა (mama)

🇦🇿 ata

🇲🇽 padre

Word origin

The word 'father' has Old English roots and can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word 'pəter'. 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.