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Pater — meaning in English

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English meaning

father noun A male parent.

Senses

Pater is used for these senses in English:

Father (Christianity) One of the chief ecclesiastical authorities of the first centuries after Christ.
father A term of respectful address for a priest.

father — full definition

noun A male parent.
noun A person seen as the founder or leading figure of something.
noun A title of respect for a priest.
verb To be the male parent of a child.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Vater Papa Vati Väterchen Pfarrer zeugen