adj
Meaning 1
having the qualities of a father
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
fatherlike
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adjective satellite
Meaning 2
like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: fatherly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From father + -like. Doublet of fatherly.