noun

fathers

fathers, forefathers, founders

Many fathers attended the school event.

Many fathers attended the school event.

Our fathers built this nation.

Our fathers built this nation.

The city fathers approved the new law.

The city fathers approved the new law.

((the)) fathers of ((sth.)) the founders of (sth.) The fathers of the constitution worked hard.

Synonyms: dads, sires, ancestors, founders

The plural form of 'father'. Derived from the Old English 'fæder'.

Remember it's not just the plural of 'father' but can also mean ancestors or leaders, like the 'Founding Fathers' of the USA.

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