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father figure

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of father figure

an older man who acts in a paternal role to younger people

The coach was a stern, wise father figure to his players.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of father figure

dad, daddy, father, old man, pa, papa (also poppa), pater [chiefly British], pop, sire

paterfamilias, patriarch

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