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noun★IntermediateLoanword from English father

◆ What It Really Means

In some cultures, the father is considered the primary caregiver.

¶ Literal Meaning

A male parent of a child.

Literal Breakdown

rootmale parent

◇ Mental Image

A father holding his child.

◈ When to Use

A father taking care of his child.

◉ Cultural Note

The role of the father in many cultures is often considered important.

formalinformal

A male parent of a child.

Example sentence in Chinese

My father is a doctor.

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In some cultures, the father is considered the primary caregiver.

Collocations

fatherpère

familyidiom|phrasal verb|phrase|proverb|metaphor

relatives

The father is often considered the primary caregiver in many cultures.

Always respect the cultural context when discussing family relationships.

The word "father" comes from Old English "fæder".

In some cultures, the father is considered the primary caregiver.

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male parent

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