Papa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈpɑː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Papa is a noun meaning (often childish) Dad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father.
Meaning
(often childish) Dad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father.
More Meanings
- (informal) A pet name for one's grandfather.
- A parish priest in the Greek Orthodox Church.
- (international standards) Alternative letter-case form of Papa from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.
Example Sentences
they are all of the Orthodox Church, and obey devoutly the precepts of Papa Athanasius
Word Forms
- papas
- pappa
Synonyms for papa
Depending on context, synonyms include daddy, pop, dada, dad, old man, pater.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dad, pater, daddy, dada, old man, pop.
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