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fatherhood

[ ˈfɑːðərhʊd ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

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

parenthood, paternity.

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Word	Description / Examples
fatherhood	This term is most commonly used when discussing the role and duties of a father. It is often used in a more general and emotional context, reflecting the experiences and responsibilities of being a father. Fatherhood brings both challenges and joy. He is new to fatherhood and is still learning.
parenthood	This term encompasses both motherhood and fatherhood, referring to the state of being a parent in general. It's appropriate in discussions about raising children from the perspective of either or both parents. Parenthood has taught them a lot about patience. The challenges of parenthood can be overwhelming but rewarding.
paternity	This term specifically refers to the biological relationship between a father and his child, and is often used in legal or medical contexts. It can have a formal tone and may be used in discussions about paternity leave or paternity tests. He took a paternity test to confirm he was the child's father. Paternity leave policies vary by company and country.

Word

Description / Examples

fatherhood

This term is most commonly used when discussing the role and duties of a father. It is often used in a more general and emotional context, reflecting the experiences and responsibilities of being a father.

Fatherhood brings both challenges and joy.
He is new to fatherhood and is still learning.

parenthood

This term encompasses both motherhood and fatherhood, referring to the state of being a parent in general. It's appropriate in discussions about raising children from the perspective of either or both parents.

Parenthood has taught them a lot about patience.
The challenges of parenthood can be overwhelming but rewarding.

paternity

This term specifically refers to the biological relationship between a father and his child, and is often used in legal or medical contexts. It can have a formal tone and may be used in discussions about paternity leave or paternity tests.

He took a paternity test to confirm he was the child's father.
Paternity leave policies vary by company and country.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,540, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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23538 rapped
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23540 fatherhood
23541 snarling
23542 erasing
23543 readjust
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