FATHERHOOD - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the kinship relation between an offspring and the father
Categories: Kinship, Family relationship, Relationship
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
the status of a religious leader
Categories: Position, Post, Berth, Office, Spot, Billet, Place, Situation
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
the status of a father
Categories: Position, Post, Berth, Office, Spot, Billet, Place, Situation
Synonyms
Paternity, Father, Father-god, Fatherhood
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "fatherhood" comes from Middle English faderhode.
🔗 Related Words
father – A related word in the same word family.
-hood – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
The printing press standardized Middle English spelling, freezing many irregular forms we use today.