WORD FAMILY

paternal

fatherly

Related forms: paternal · 3 words in this dictionary

Related words

Shared components, not spelling prefixes

paternally

in a way that is typical of or suitable for a father; with fatherly care or concern.

paternal+ly

Shared component: paternal · fatherly

paternalism

a policy or practice of controlling people in a way that is similar to the way a father treats his children, especially by providing for their needs but not giving them any responsibility or freedom of choice.

paternal+ism

Shared component: paternal · fatherly

paternalistic

Treating or governing people in a fatherly way, especially by providing for their needs without giving them responsibility or freedom.

paternal+ist+ic

Shared component: paternal · fatherly