Fatherhood: meaning, definitions and examples
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fatherhood
[ ˈfɑːðərhʊd ]
role in parenting
Fatherhood refers to the state or experience of being a father, specifically in relation to the responsibilities and duties involved in raising children.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His fatherhood became his top priority after the birth of his first child.
- He embraced the challenges and joys of fatherhood with open arms.
Translations
Translations of the word "fatherhood" in other languages:
🇵🇹 paternidade
🇮🇳 पितृत्व
🇩🇪 Vaterschaft
🇮🇩 kebapakan
🇺🇦 батьківство
🇵🇱 ojcostwo
🇯🇵 父親であること
🇫🇷 paternité
🇪🇸 paternidad
🇹🇷 babalık
🇰🇷 아버지임
🇸🇦 الأبوة
🇨🇿 otcovství
🇸🇰 otcovstvo
🇨🇳 父亲身份
🇸🇮 očetovstvo
🇮🇸 feðerni
🇰🇿 әкелік
🇬🇪 მამობა
🇦🇿 atalıq
🇲🇽 paternidad
Word origin
The term 'fatherhood' has its roots in Old English, where 'fæder' meant 'father' and 'hād' meant 'hood' or 'state of'. The concept of fatherhood has evolved over time, reflecting changes in societal norms and expectations. In modern times, fatherhood encompasses a range of roles and responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of paternal involvement in child rearing.
See also: fathering, fatherland, fatherly, forefathers.