Nounfather · father (e.g. of a discipline); pioneer (e.g. of field of research); founder · God; Father

Nounfather-in-law · foster father · stepfather

NounCatholic priest; abbe; reverend father; minister; padre

Nounone's father; one's old man; dad; pops · middle-aged (or older) man; old man; geezer · one's boss

Nounfoster father; adoptive father