HyperDic: padre

English > 2 senses of the word padre / Padre:
NOUNperson padre, military chaplain, Holy Joe, sky pilota chaplain in one of the military services
person Padre, Father'Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church)
padre / Padre > pronunciation
Soundspae'drey.
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English > padre: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA chaplain in one of the military services.
Synonymsmilitary chaplain, Holy Joe, sky pilot
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
BroaderchaplainA clergyman ministering to some institution
Spanishcapellán militar, padre
English > Padre: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaning'Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); 'Padre' is frequently used in the military.
SynonymFather
BroaderpriestA clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites
title, title of respect, form of addressAn identifying appellation signifying status or function
Spanishpadre
Catalanmossèn, pare

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