fatherhood

[ fah-th er-hoo d ]
/ ˈfɑ ðərˌhʊd /
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noun

the state of being a father.
fathers collectively.
the qualities or spirit of a father.

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Origin of fatherhood

1350–1400; late Middle English faderhode; replacing Middle English faderheed. See father, -hood

Words nearby fatherhood

father substitute, father time, father's day, father, forgive them, for they know not what they do, father-in-law, fatherhood, fatherland, fatherless, fatherly, fathogram, fathom
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Words related to fatherhood

parenthood, parentage

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British Dictionary definitions for fatherhood

fatherhood
/ (ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd) /

noun

the state or responsibility of being a father
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