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Fatherless Definition & Meaning

fatherless
adjective
  1. having no living father
  2. not having a known or legally responsible father

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Frequently asked questions

What does fatherless mean?
having no living father not having a known or legally responsible father
What part of speech is fatherless?
Fatherless is an adjective.
How many definitions does fatherless have?
Fatherless has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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