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Fatherhood

/fˈɑðəˌrhʊd/
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(noun) The state of being a father (biological father, stepfather, adoptive father, foster father; sometimes the biological father specifically).

Having never married, he experienced fatherhood vicariously through his nieces and nephews.
Tom had no conception of what fatherhood entailed.
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Entering ____ has changed his perspective on life and made him much more responsible and caring.

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