Fatherhood

/ˈfɑːðərhʊd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of being a father; the responsibilities, qualities, or role associated with being a father.

He embraced fatherhood with joy and dedication, always putting his child's needs first.

The qualities, responsibilities, and experiences of being a father.

The documentary explored the challenges and triumphs of modern fatherhood.

The collective experience of fathers and the influence of father figures in society.

His research focuses on the impact of fatherhood on child development and family dynamics.

Derived from the word 'father' combined with the suffix '-hood', indicating a state or condition.

father figure

A man who plays a paternal role in someone's life, without necessarily being a biological father.

fathers' day

A day dedicated to honoring fathers and father figures.

stepfather

A man who is married to one's mother after the divorce or death of one’s biological father.

paternal

Relating to a father, or fatherhood.

dad

Informal term for father.

parenting

The process of raising children, which includes the role of the father.

Dad life

He really embraces the dad life with all the school runs and bedtime stories.

Dad bod

After becoming a father, he developed a dad bod that everyone jokes about.