Papa

/ˈpɑː.pə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An informal term for father, often used affectionately by children.

I called papa to ask if he would like to join us for dinner.

A term used to address a father figure or a respected older man.

Papa always has the best stories to tell us during family gatherings.

In some cultures, a word used to refer to a priest or clergyman.

The community gathered at the church to listen to Papa's sermon.

Derived from baby talk, it is a word used in many languages for 'father'.

papa bear:

A protective and caring father.

papa's boy:

A boy who is particularly close to his father.

An affectionate way to reference an older male figure.

That old guy at the park is everyone's papa.

A slang term used to refer to a rich or powerful man.

He's the papa in the business world; everyone knows him.