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Meaning of adoptive father
A man who has adopted a child.
Etymology of adoptive father
The term "adoptive father" originates from the Latin words "adoptare," meaning to choose or take by choice, and "pater," meaning father.
The concept of adoption dates back to ancient times, with evidence of adoption practices found in ancient civilizations such as Rome, Greece, and Egypt.
Synonyms
foster father
stepfather
guardian
caregiver
parent
dad
papa
pater
patriarch
progenitor
sire
adopter
custodian
protector
defender
supporter
nourisher
raiser
educator
instructor
mentor
tutor
guide
surrogate father
fake father
artificial father
putative father
supposed father
pretended father
nominal father
titular father
biological father substitute
male parent
father figure
fatherly figure
paternal figure
male caregiver
Definitions
- The Oxford Languages defines "adoptive father" as a man who has taken on the role and responsibilities of a father to a child, often through a formal adoption process.
- * This term refers to a male adult who provides care, support, and nurturing to a child, and is recognized as the child's father in a legal or social context.
Usage Examples
- The adoptive father was overjoyed when his newly adopted son called him "dad" for the first time.
- * After the adoption was finalized, the adoptive father felt a deep sense of responsibility and love for his new child.
- * The adoptive father played an active role in his child's life, attending school events and sports games.
Antonyms
biological father
natural father
real father
birth father
genetic father
paternal ancestor
paternal relative
male ancestor
male progenitor
sire
begetter
procreator
generator
male parent
patriarch
paterfamilias
nonadoptive father
noncustodial father
absent father
estranged father
unknown father
unidentified father
unacknowledged father