fatherhood
nounUK /ˈfɑːðəhʊd/
US /ˈfɑːðərhʊd/
Fatherhood is being a dad to a child.
He took great joy in fatherhood and spent every weekend playing with his kids.
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2. The qualities or character of a good father.
His gentle patience showed true fatherhood.
3. The time during which a man is a father.
During his fatherhood, he learned to cook and clean.
4. Fathers considered as a group.
The community celebrated fatherhood with a special picnic.