pater-, patri-, patro-, patr-, -patria
(Latin: father, dad, pop (family member); fatherland, country, nation)
allopatric
In biology, of or pertaining to species of organisms occurring in different, but often adjacent areas.
allopatrically
Characterizing populations or species, especially ones tht are closely related to one another, that inhabit geographically distinct areas.
allopatry
The geographic isolation of populations (organisms or species); especially, from other populations that are closely related to them.
ante-patriarchal
Existing before the patriarchs.
compaternity
The relationship which exists between godfathers (or both godparents) mutually, or between them and the actual parents of a child.
compatriot
1. A fellow countryman.
2. A colleague.
3. One who is of the same country with another.
compatriotic
compatriotism
depatriate
To leave or renounce one’s native country; to expatriate oneself.
expatriate, expatriated
1. To drive (a person) from his native land; exile.
2. To withdraw (oneself) from one’s native land or from allegiance to it.
3. A person who has been driven from his native country or who has withdrawn from his allegiance to his native land.
expatriation
misopaterist
A hater of the Fathers of the Christian Church or one who hates his/her father.
opsipatria
1. The siring of a child by an elderly man.
2. An elderly father of a young child.
pater
Chiefly a British term for “father”.
paterfamilias, patresfamilias
1. The father of a family; male head of a household.
2. In Roman Law, the head of a family or household having the authority belonging to that position over the persons composing it; also, a person of either sex and any age who is sui juris and free from parental control.
Subscribe to this FREE Focusing on Words Newsletter