a man (often a powerful or influential man) who arouses emotions usually felt for your real father and with whom you identify psychologically
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father-figure::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | adult male, man |
Examples of father-figure
father-figure
Now the father-and-son figure at the heart of the sculpture is down for repairs.
From the denverpost.com
Most just want to talk to Allen, who has become a father figure to the students.
From the time.com
For many years Patrick has been a dear friend and a kind of father figure to me.
From the guardian.co.uk
Morris'father died when Morris was a young boy, and Dodd became a father figure.
From the sportingnews.com
He serves as the town's physician and is the father figure of the Cullen family.
From the en.wikipedia.org
I know talking to Mike Harris and James Hanson, they see him as a father figure.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Soon, he becomes even more of a father figure to her, lavishing her with gifts.
From the kansas.com
Richard describes his father as a quiet figure, fond of his pipe and newspaper.
From the online.wsj.com
He'd already been a father figure to his sister's two children after her divorce.
From the dailyherald.com
