paternal

adjective/pɐ.tɨɾˈnaɫ/medium

pa·ter·nal

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a father; fatherly.

He felt a strong paternal instinct towards his nephew.

Her boss's attitude was somewhat paternal and overbearing.

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ant

Common collocations

paternal instinctpaternal lovepaternal authority

Do latim 'paternalis', de 'pater' (pai).