pater Definition
father.
Using pater: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pater" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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My pater is a great cook.
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He was always close to his pater.
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I miss my pater so much.
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His pater passed away last year.
pater Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with pater
pater familias
the male head of a household or family
Example
The pater familias was responsible for the welfare of his entire extended family.
pater patriae
a title given to a person who is considered the father or founder of their country
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George Washington is known as the pater patriae of the United States.
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The priest asked the congregation to recite the pater noster.
Origins of pater
from Latin 'pater', meaning 'father'
Summary: pater in Brief
'Pater' [pey-ter] means 'father' and is derived from the Latin word 'pater'. It is a formal term used to refer to one's father, and has synonyms like 'dad', 'daddy', 'father', 'pop', and 'papa'. 'Pater' also appears in phrases like 'pater familias', referring to the male head of a household, and 'pater patriae', referring to the father or founder of a country.
