pater-, patri-, patro-, patr-, -patria
(Latin: father, dad, pop (family member); fatherland, country, nation)
allopatric (adjective)
1. Describing or relating to groups of similar biological organisms, populations, or species that could interbreed but don't because they are geographically separated into other areas: "Allopatric speciation occurs when two populations are geographically isolated from each other."
"Allopatric species often use the same kind of habitat and food resources in different areas; however, they are unable to interbreed because of distances or geographical barriers."
2. Occurring in separate, non-overlapping geographic areas: "Usually applying to allopatric populations of related organisms that are unable to crossbreed because of distinct geographic separations."
allopatrically (adverb)
Characterizing populations or species; especially, those that are closely related to each other, that inhabit geographically different areas: "The allopatrically different species of birds were living on an island where the other group did not exist."
The geographic isolation of populations of organisms or species; especially, from other populations that are closely related to them: "Allopatry involves different but related species that are always separated in some way in nature so they can't interbreed."
"Mountain ridges that separate small tropical valleys and which are very high and steep, and conditions on them that can form barriers, are examples of allopatries."
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.
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 A person who has been driven from his native country or who has withdrawn from his allegiance to his native land.
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 A person who has been driven from his native country or who has withdrawn from his allegiance to his native land.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.
2. An elderly father of a young child.
pater
Chiefly a British term for “father”.
pater noster
1. The opening words of the Lord’s Prayer (Pater noster, “Our Father”); especially, in Latin.
2. Each large bead of a rosary on which this prayer is said.
3. A muttered prayer or incantation.
2. Each large bead of a rosary on which this prayer is said.
3. A muttered prayer or incantation.
