Pater

ˈpeɪtər

Meaning & Definition

noun

A father or a male progenitor.

In our family, my pater has always been the one to teach us the importance of hard work.

A term of endearment for a father.

We always celebrate Father's Day by showering our pater with gifts and love.

Used in ecclesiastical contexts to refer to a priest or a male leader in a religious or communal setting.

The pater of our community held a special ceremony to bless the new members.

Latin pater meaning 'father'

paterfamilias

The male head of a household.

like father, like son

Saying that children often resemble their parents.

paternity

The state of being a father.

paternal

Related to or characteristic of a father.

Pops

Pops took me to the game.

Old man

The old man is still walking every day.