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Meaning of FATHER FIGURE

Pronunciation:  'fâdhur 'figyur

 
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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a man who takes over all the functions of the real father
  2. [n]  a man (often a powerful or influential man) who arouses emotions usually felt for your real father and with whom you identify psychologically
 
 Synonyms: father surrogate
 
 See Also: adult male, foster-father, man, stepfather

 

 

 

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