fatherhood
/ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊd/
FⱭ · ðɚhʊd (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
The state of being a father (biological father, stepfather, adoptive father, foster father; sometimes the biological father specifically).
Etymology
From Middle English faderhode, fadirhode, fadirhede, equivalent to father + -hood.
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