 fatherly |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective | |
| Synonyms: | fatherlike | |
| Related terms: | paternal | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] showing the affection of a father | |
| Related terms: | loving | |
| Similar spelling: |
fatherlike fatherless fatherland |
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