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Definition paternal in British English

paternal adjective

adjective
/pəˈtɜː(r)n(ə)l/
1

relating to being a father

Synonyms and related words
birth father birth mother birth parent
2

a paternal relative is related to you through your father

3

typical of a kind and caring father

Synonyms and related words
gentle nice sensitive
Definition paternal in British English