n. Function: noun
1 a male human parent FF1C; scarcely knew his father FF1E;
Synonyms: dad, dada, daddy, ||governor, ||old man, pa, ||pap, papa, ||pappy, ||pater, pop, poppa; compare MOTHER 1
2 one that originates or institutes FF1C; the father of radiotelegraphy FF1E;
Synonyms: architect, author, creator, founder, generator, inventor, maker, originator, patriarch, sire
Related Words: builder, encourager, motor, mover, organizer, prime mover, producer, promoter, promulgator, supporter; inaugurator, initiator, introducer
Contrasted Words: disciple, follower