noun · neutral
fatherhood
UK/ˈfɑː.ðə.hʊd/US/ˈfɑː.ðɚ.hʊd/FA·ther·hood
the state of being a father, including the responsibilities and role of fatherhood
Examples
“The book explores the changing nature of fatherhood in the 21st century.”
“He took time off work to prepare for fatherhood.”
“Public policy now recognises the importance of active fatherhood for child development.”
Band 8 sentence
“Policymakers increasingly promote paternity leave as a means to encourage more involved and equitable fatherhood.”
Collocations
- embrace fatherhood
- responsibilities of fatherhood
- active fatherhood
Word family
Common mistakes
fathering→fatherhood
parenthood (when referring specifically to fathers)→fatherhood
Say it for a higher band
5being a dad→6parenthood→7+fatherhood
Synonyms
parenthood
Easily confused
parenthood
“Parenthood brings many financial and emotional challenges.”
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In -hood
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