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pater

PAY-tuh

Pater (noun) means an old-fashioned or humorous British term for one's father. Example: “He asked the pater for permission to borrow the car.”

noun
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An old-fashioned or humorous British term for one's father.
"He asked the pater for permission to borrow the car."

How to use pater

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA dated, often jokingly upper-class British way of saying "father."

When to use it

Old-fashioned and mostly used humorously or in period fiction today.

Word forms

paters plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin pater, "father."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pater” mean?

The word “pater” means an old-fashioned or humorous British term for one's father. In plain terms, a dated, often jokingly upper-class British way of saying "father.".

How do you pronounce “pater”?

“Pater” is pronounced PAY-tuh (/ˈpeɪtɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “pater” in a sentence?

Here is “pater” used in a sentence: “He asked the pater for permission to borrow the car.”

What part of speech is “pater”?

“Pater” is a noun.

Where does the word “pater” come from?

The word “pater” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin pater, "father.".

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