fatherhood

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/ˈfɑːðəːˌhʊd/

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/ˈfɑːðəːˌhʊd/ · [ˈfɑːðəːˌhʊ̞d] · /ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊd/ (US) · [ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊ̈d] ~ [ˈfɑ.ðɹ̩ˌhʊ̈d] (US) · /ˈfaðəɹˌhʉd/ · [ˈfaðəɹˌhʉd] · /ˈfaðɚˌhʉd/ · [ˈfaðɚˌhʉd]

Definition of fatherhood

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(countable, uncountable)The state of being a father (biological father, stepfather, adoptive father, foster father; sometimes the biological father specifically).

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From Middle English faderhode, fadirhode, fadirhede, equivalent to father + -hood.

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