Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

padre

noun
/ˈpædreɪ/
Definition
A father, especially in a religious context.
Examples
  • The soldiers looked up to their padre, who provided them with spiritual guidance.
  • He greeted his children with a warm smile, calling them ‘my little padres.’
  • During the ceremony, the padre blessed the couple with kind words.
Meaning
The term ‘padre’ is often used to refer to a father figure or priest, particularly in military or religious settings.
Synonyms
  • father
  • dad
  • priest
  • clergyman