Father: meaning, definitions and examples

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father

 

[ หˆfษ‘หรฐษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pai

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ayah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั‚ัŒะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ojciec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆถ (ใกใก)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ padre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋ฒ„์ง€ (abeoji)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุจ (ab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆถไบฒ (fรนqฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ faรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒ (mama)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ata

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ padre

Etymology

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

Word Frequency Rank

With position #444, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.