noun
- The kinship relation between an offspring and the father.
- synonyms: paternity
- God when considered as the first person in the Trinity.
- usage: "hear our prayers, Heavenly Father"
- synonyms: Father, Father-God
- The status of a religious leader.
- The status of a father. .
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