an older man who acts in a paternal role to younger peopleThe coach was a stern, wise father figure to his players.
The coach was a stern, wise father figure to his players.
father imagedad, daddy, father, old man, pa, papa(also poppa), pater(chiefly British), pop, sirepaterfamilias, patriarchstepfather
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