Papa Meaning
/pəˈpɑː/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounDad, daddy, father; a familiar or old-fashioned term of address to one’s father.
nounA pet name for one's grandfather.
Sentence Examples
My papa said no.
Papa had a classical education.
Papa made sure all the lights were turned off before going to bed.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The toddler called out for his ____ when he woke up from his nap.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The little girl ran to her ____ as soon as he walked through the front door after work.
Word Origin & History
From French papa, from Middle French papa, from Old French papa, from Latin papa, probably originally a reduplicated imitation of a child's early efforts at vocalising Latin pater (“father”). Compare Ancient Greek πάππας (páppas, “papa, daddy”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"they are all of the Orthodox Church, and obey devoutly the precepts of Papa Athanasius"
— 1892, Fergus Hume, The Island of Fantasy: A Romance:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The toddler called out for his ____ when he woke up from his nap.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The little girl ran to her ____ as soon as he walked through the front door after work.