SKIP TO CONTENT

begetter

Other forms: begetters

Definitions of begetter
  1. noun
    a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
    synonyms: father, male parent
    see moresee less
    types:
    dad, dada, daddy, pa, papa, pappa, pop
    an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
    father-in-law
    the father of your spouse
    old man
    an informal term for your father
    pater
    an informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
    type of:
    parent
    a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘begetter'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family