Padre

Other forms: Padres

Definitions of Padre
  1. noun
    `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military
    synonyms: Father
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    type of:
    form of address, title, title of respect
    an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
    priest
    a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
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