stepfather

Meanings

• noun

  A man who becomes the father figure to a child, not related by blood.

  - "My stepfather taught me how to ride a bike."
  - "She calls her husband her stepfather because he raised her since she was a child."

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Synonyms

co-father , father-in-law , stepdad

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Variants

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stepfather , stepfathers

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Etymology

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Derived from Old English 'stepfaeder' and Middle English 'step-father'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stepfather' is used more frequently than 'stepmother' in English language.

2. Stepfathers have been depicted in literature since ancient times, with one of the earliest examples being the mythological figure Cinderella's stepfather.

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Related Concepts

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1. stepmother: A woman who becomes the mother figure to a child, not related by blood.

2. blended family: A family formed when two people, each with one or more children from previous relationships, marry and become a single household.

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Culture

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In literature and media, stepfathers are often portrayed as antagonistic figures, but in reality, they can be loving and supportive.

How to Memorize "stepfather"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a man caring for a child who is not his biological son.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with a loving and caring figure in a child's life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S-F' to remember 'Stepfather'.

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