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father figure
noun
: an older man who is respected and admired like a father
Full Definition of FATHER FIGURE
: a person often of particular power or influence who serves as an emotional substitute for a father
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First Known Use of FATHER FIGURE
1934
Medical Dictionary
father figure
noun fa·ther figure \ˈfäth-ər-\
Medical Definition of FATHER FIGURE
: one often of particular power or influence who serves as an emotional substitute for a father
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