fatherhood
noun/ˈfɑðərˌhʊd/
Frequency rank: #14,479 most common English word
Meaning
The state or condition of being a father.
Example sentence
He wrote about the joys and challenges of fatherhood in his bestselling memoir.
Synonyms & related words
- parenthood
- paternity
- fathership
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