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Pater

Verb / ˈpeɪtɜ: / Another word for pater — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a term used to refer to a father or a person who is considered the founder of a movement or an institution

Synonyms & similar words

father dad daddy pop pa papa sire progenitor forefather founder originator architect creator inventor author pioneer leader guide mentor teacher

Example sentences

  1. My pater always takes me to the park on Sundays.
  2. The pater of modern physics is considered to be Albert Einstein.
  3. He is the pater of the company and has been leading it since its inception.
  4. The pater of the Renaissance is often considered to be Leonardo da Vinci.
  5. I miss my pater who passed away last year.

Quotes

  • My pater didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. - Clarence Budington Kelland
  • The father is always a Republican toward his son, and his mother's always a Democrat. - Robert Frost
  • When my father didn't have my hand, he had my back. - Linda Poindexter

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