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co-father

noun

Etymology

From co- + father, in sense 1 as a calque of Latin compater, French compère.

  1. derived from compère
  2. derived from compater

Definitions

  1. A person in the relationship of a godfather to the other god-parents, and the legal…

    A person in the relationship of a godfather to the other god-parents, and the legal parents, of a child.

    • A man invites a good friend, or an important man who might help him, to become his co-father.

  2. In a male homosexual couple, the nonbiological father (partner of the biological father)…

    In a male homosexual couple, the nonbiological father (partner of the biological father) of a child.

    • gay co-fathers and their children are never sure of finding acceptance in straight communities.

  3. To co-create

    • Together, we, the contributors gathered here, have co-fathered a child — and it's a boy. He is strong and healthy and eager to be in this world.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA