variants or patri- or patro-
: father
patristic

Word History

Etymology

patr-, patri- from Latin, from patr-, pater; patr-, patro- from Greek, from patr-, patēr — more at father

Dictionary Entries Near patr-

Cite this Entry

“Patr-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patr-. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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