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Fatherhood

  • PatriarchyThe Greek word patriarkhēs literally means the rule of the father. It combines patria for lineage and arkhē for domination or authority.
  • ParentA person's biological parents are the persons from whom the individual inherits their genes. This definition creates a clear line between those who provide…
  • FatherA biological father determines the sex of his child through a sperm cell. That single cell carries either an X chromosome or a Y chromosome.
  • Father of the NationThe Roman Senate bestowed the title Pater Patriae upon heroes and later emperors to honor their service to the fatherland.