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
