noun
a man who takes over all the functions of the real father
• Syn: ↑father surrogate
• Hypernyms: ↑man, ↑adult male
• Hyponyms: ↑foster-father, ↑foster father, ↑stepfather
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noun, pl ⋯ -ures [count]
: an older man who is respected and admired like a father
The coach was a stern, wise father figure to his players.
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an older man that sb respects because he will advise and help them like a father
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Adam looked up to Bill as a father figure.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.