papa

Child's word, father

Papa is an informal, often affectionate word for father, used especially by young children or in families where it's the traditional term: Give Papa a kiss.

In some cultures and regions, papa refers specifically to a grandfather.

In the NATO phonetic alphabet, Papa represents the letter P.

familial

father

Male parent

  • dadMale parent, informal
  • daddyInformal term for male parent
  • popsFather, informally

poppa · pappy · sire · patriarch · progenitor · paternity · fatherhood · begetter · lineage · bloodline

affectionate

daddy

Informal term for male parent

love · devotion · fondness · gentleness · nurturing · protective · embrace · hugs · comforting · cherish

mentor

guidance

Advice for decisions

counselor · coach · lessons · values · discipline · respect · provider · breadwinner · support · encouragement

elder

grandfather

Father's or mother's father

old man · senior · aged · venerable · gray-haired · patriarch · wisdom · retiree · silver-haired · storyteller

clergy

priest

One who performs sacraments

  • bishopDiocesan clergy head
  • pontiffSupreme Catholic leader
  • popeCatholic Church's supreme leader

reverend · pastor · minister · vicar · parson · chaplain · rector · monsignor · canon · Vatican

Categories
Opposites
parental role

papamama

Informal word for mother

mom · mommy · mother · mum · ma

generational position

papachild

Person before puberty

son · kid · daughter · baby · offspring

register/formality

papapaterfamilias

Male head of family

father · sire · progenitor · patriarch

Phrases
Family

paparazzi, papal, papacy, papas, paparazzo

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G