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👨‍👦paternal

adjective
/pəˈtɜːrnəl/
patent paternity

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a father.

Example Sentences

He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.

Example Expressions

paternal instinct

Synonyms

fatherly, protective, caring, nurturing, benevolent

Antonyms

maternal, neglectful

Collocations

paternal care, paternal rights, paternal love, paternal influence

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