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Meaning of "fatherhood" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FATHERHOOD

fatherhood  [ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FATHERHOOD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fatherhood is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FATHERHOOD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Father

A father is a male parent who has raised a child, supplied the sperm through sexual intercourse or sperm donation which grew into a child, and/or donated a body cell which resulted in a clone. The adjective "paternal" refers to a father and comparatively to "maternal" for a mother. The verb "to father" means to procreate or to sire a child from which also derives the noun "fathering". Fathers determine the sex of their child through a sperm cell which either contains an X chromosome, or Y chromosome. Related terms of endearment are dad, daddy, pa, papa, poppa, pop, and pops. A male role-model that children can look up to is sometimes referred to as a father-figure.

Definition of fatherhood in the English dictionary

The definition of fatherhood in the dictionary is the state or responsibility of being a father.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FATHERHOOD


adulthood
ˈædʌltˌhʊd
brotherhood
ˈbrʌðəˌhʊd
creaturehood
ˈkriːtʃəˌhʊd
falsehood
ˈfɔːlsˌhʊd
flapperhood
ˈflæpəˌhʊd
girlhood
ˈɡɜːlˌhʊd
godhood
ˈɡɒdˌhʊd
hardihood
ˈhɑːdɪˌhʊd
likelihood
ˈlaɪklɪˌhʊd
livelihood
ˈlaɪvlɪˌhʊd
motherhood
ˈmʌðəˌhʊd
neighborhood
ˈneɪbəˌhʊd
neighbourhood
ˈneɪbəˌhʊd
personhood
ˈp£ːsənˌhʊd
priesthood
ˈpriːstˌhʊd
singlehood
ˈsɪŋɡəlˌhʊd
sisterhood
ˈsɪstəˌhʊd
toddlerhood
ˈtɒdlərˌhʊd
traitorhood
ˈtreɪtəˌhʊd
womanhood
ˈwʊmənˌhʊd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FATHERHOOD

fatheadedness
father
Father Christmas
father confessor
father figure
father lasher
father of the chapel
Father of the House
Father Time
father-in-law
Father´s Day
fathering
fatherland
fatherless
fatherlessness
fatherlike
fatherliness
fatherly
fathers-in-law
fathership

WORDS THAT END LIKE FATHERHOOD

bachelorhood
beggarhood
boyhood
childhood
daughterhood
hood
knighthood
lens hood
manhood
masterhood
maximum likelihood
parenthood
prophethood
selfhood
spinsterhood
statehood
surrogate motherhood
victimhood
waiterhood
widowerhood

Synonyms and antonyms of fatherhood in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fatherhood» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FATHERHOOD

Find out the translation of fatherhood to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fatherhood from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fatherhood» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

父亲的身份
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

paternidad
570 millions of speakers

English

fatherhood
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पिता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأبوة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отцовство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

paternidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পিতৃত্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

paternité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keturunan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vaterschaft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

父親であること
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아버지임
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dadine
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tư cách
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தந்தை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पितृत्व
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

babalık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

paternità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ojcostwo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

батьківство
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

paternitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πατρότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vaderskap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

faderskap
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

farskap
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fatherhood

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FATHERHOOD»

The term «fatherhood» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.426 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FATHERHOOD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fatherhood

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10 QUOTES WITH «FATHERHOOD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fatherhood.
1
Katharine Lee Bates
Spanish children are too often ill-cared for, but despite the abuses of ignorant motherhood and fatherhood, such vivid, vivacious, bewitching little people as they are!
2
William Bennett
Real fatherhood means love and commitment and sacrifice and a willingness to share responsibility and not walking away from one's children.
3
Ezra Taft Benson
Fatherhood is not a matter of station or wealth. It is a matter of desire, diligence and determination to see one's family exalted in the celestial kingdom. If that prize is lost, nothing else really matters.
4
Rodger Berman
Fatherhood is everything I wanted it to be and more. It's an unbelievable experience.
5
Andrea Bocelli
Fatherhood is a very natural thing; it's not something that shakes up my life but rather it enriches it.
6
Kevin Dillon
I enjoy fatherhood.
7
Corey Feldman
Fatherhood is the most amazing thing that could ever have happened in my life.
8
Derek Fisher
Fatherhood will put a man through a lot, but it's a tremendous job, the best in the world - even better than playing basketball.
9
Jim Gaffigan
Most single guys I know think fatherhood is terrifying.
10
David Harewood
Fatherhood is a joy. I feel very lucky to have a family. It gives you a perspective on things.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FATHERHOOD»

Discover the use of fatherhood in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fatherhood and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fatherhood: Research, Interventions, and Policies
Fatherhood: Research, Interventions, and Policies addresses both practical and theoretical concerns, including: the redefinition of fatherhood changes over time in research on fatherhood the predictive power of fathers’activities on their ...
H. Elizabeth Peters, Randal D Day, Gary W Peterson, 2014
2
Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge
In Fatherhood, beloved NBA player, poet, children’s advocate, and devoted dad Etan Thomas speaks from his heart on what matters most in his life: being there for his children.
Etan Thomas, Nick Chiles, 2012
3
Fatherhood
In this new book, Parke considers the father-child relationship within the "family system" and the wider society.
Ross D. Parke, 1996
4
Doing the Best I Can: Fatherhood in the Inner City
Doing the Best I Can is a strikingly rich, paradigm-shifting look at fatherhood among inner-city men often dismissed as “deadbeat dads.” Kathryn Edin and Timothy J. Nelson examine how couples in challenging straits come together and get ...
Kathryn Edin, Timothy J. Nelson, 2013
5
Fatherhood: Evolution and Human Paternal Behavior
Explores the scientific side of fatherhood, revealing that it alters a man's sexuality, rewires his brain, and changes his hormonal profile.
Peter B. Gray, Kermyt G. Anderson, 2010
6
Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood
An unsparing observation about the disparity between social expectation and the actual experiences of new fathers shares stories from the author's life after the births of his three children.
Michael Lewis, 2010
7
Redefining Fatherhood
In Redefining Fatherhood, Nancy Dowd argues that this skewed social pattern is mirrored and supported by law. Dowd makes the case for reenvisioning fatherhood away from genes and dollars, and toward nurture.
Nancy E. Dowd, 2000
8
Fatherhood: The Truth
The book you are holding is different. This is a male-friendly guide to the whole terrifying, life-changing business. One that looks beyond the happy-clappy clichés into the fiery hell of night feeds and projectile vomiting.
Marcus Berkmann, 2011
9
Gay Fatherhood: Narratives of Family and Citizenship in America
Ellen Lewin sets out to debunk the commonly held view that good gay fatherhood is a rarity, showing how stereotypes have been allowed to obscure the successful efforts of a growing number of gay men to rear well-adjusted children.
Ellen Lewin, 2009
10
Fatherhood: The Role of a Father
A father is the head of his family, but he's so much more. Join Edward Bradley as he explores, biblically, what it's like to be a father.
Edward A. Bradley, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FATHERHOOD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fatherhood is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Fatherhood: The fragility of childhood
Gus is 1,360 days old today and three weeks ago Becky called me at my desk, wiping away tears and sniffing. "He's growing up so fast," said ... «Brattleboro Reformer, Jul 15»
2
Scott Disick reportedly feels "overwhelmed" by fatherhood
The 32-year-old reality TV star, who recently split from long-term girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian after nine years together due to his partying, ... «NZCity, Jul 15»
3
Benjamin Johncock Explores Fatherhood During the Space Race in …
A test pilot in the U.S. Air Force, Jim Harrison cheats death for a living. But when his daughter is born, a child he's dreamed of for years, ... «Paste Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Why Poor Black Men Join Fatherhood Programs
The men who signed up to join the Responsible Fatherhood programs in four Midwestern sites recall exceptionally hard lives, as a new ... «Family Studies, Jul 15»
5
Tom Arnold Tells Closer: 'Fatherhood Brings Out the Best in Me'
In an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly, the True Lies star, 56, shares how fatherhood has changed him. "[Fatherhood] certainly brings out ... «Closer Weekly, Jul 15»
6
WWE SmackDown returns to Birmingham: Superstar Titus O'Neil …
WWE SmackDown returns to Birmingham: Superstar Titus O'Neil talks fatherhood, SEC football and more. Titus O'Neil.jpg. WWE Superstar ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
7
Example is back with new single 'Whisky Story' to prove fatherhood
Example has returned with a brand new single to prove fatherhood hasn't made him boring. 'Whisky Story' will appear on the rapper's ... «Digital Spy UK, Jul 15»
8
Joseph Benjamin on Juggling Fatherhood & Acting + Says 'I am not …
On balancing work with fatherhood: I try to balance it. It can be difficult at times but I try in the midst of all that to balance it. I speak to them a lot. «Bella Naija, Jul 15»
9
Source: Scott Disick Was 'Overwhelmed' by Being a Father
Fatherhood didn't come naturally to Scott Disick. A source close to the Keeping up with the Kardashians star, who split from Kourtney ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
10
Lukas Rossi: From Frontman To Fatherhood
While Rossi has taken to fatherhood as naturally as he took to music, becoming parents to Bryden came about for him and wife Kendra in a ... «ETCanada.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Fatherhood [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/fatherhood>. May 2024 ».
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