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fatherliness


Meanings
  • noun

    The quality of being kind and understanding towards children or young people, especially a man towards his own children.

    - "The coach displayed great fatherliness towards the young players."
    - "The father's fatherliness was evident in the way he cared for his grandchildren."

Rhymes
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motherliness , brotherliness , sisterliness
Variants
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fatherliness , fatherlinesses , fatherly
Etymology
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The term 'fatherliness' is derived from the word 'father' which refers to a male parent.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'fatherliness' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

  2. The concept of fatherliness has been explored in various works of literature, including Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Paternalism: A political or social attitude that condescendingly treats the subjects of an outdated form of government or a discriminated-against group as immature children who need to be protected or guided by those perceived as being wiser and more competent.

  2. Paterfamilias: The head of a Roman family, who had the power of life and death over his family members and was responsible for the welfare and discipline of his household.


Culture
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Fatherliness is a crucial aspect of parenting and is often associated with love, care, protection, and guidance. It is a quality that is celebrated in various forms of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "fatherliness"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a father playing with his children, comforting them, and providing for their needs.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'fatherliness' with warmth, love, and care.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym F-A-T-H-E-R: Fatherly, Affectionate, Thoughtful, Hands-on, Empathetic, Responsive.


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