Father-figure (Noun)
Meaning
A man (often a powerful or influential man) who arouses emotions usually felt for your real father and with whom you identify psychologically.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He had never known his biological father, so his high school football coach became a father-figure to him.
- As a young musician, he idolized his record producer, who became a father-figure and mentor in the industry.
- After his parents' divorce, his stepfather tried to become a father-figure to him, but he struggled to fill the void.
- The mayor of the small town was a respected leader and a father-figure to many of the residents.
- In his late twenties, he met a wise and kind older man who became a father-figure and helped him navigate life's challenges.