housefather
- noun
- /ˈhaʊsˌfɑːðər/
:
padre de casa
- The housefather ensured the children followed the rules and attended their classes.
Examples
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Many students admired their housefather for his kindness and patience.
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After the transfer, Mr. Brown became the new housefather at the boys' dormitory.
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The housefather welcomed the children with open arms.
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Many housefathers work tirelessly to support their wards.
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Mr. Brown took on the role of housefather and made sure all the children felt safe and cared for.
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The housefather organized fun activities to help the children bond and feel at home.
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As the housefather, he played a vital role in the children's upbringing and education.
Synonyms
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6.1
A woman who cares for and helps people living together, like in a dormitory
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7.7
A male teacher who cares for students living at school
A woman who looks after students and keeps order in a boarding house
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Housefather is made from the English parts house ('home') and father ('male parent' or 'man who cares for children'), so it literally means a man who acts like a father in a home's or school's living area. That's why a housefather is the man who takes care of and watches over children in a dormitory or orphanage.