Ancient Greek edit

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Etymology edit

From Proto-Hellenic *əpatōr. Equivalent to ἀ- (a-, -less) +‎ -πάτωρ (-pátōr, father, stem used in compounds). Compare πατήρ (patḗr, father).

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Adjective edit

ἀπάτωρ (apátōrm or f (neuter ); third declension

  1. (of deities) Not having a father, without father
  2. (of people) Fatherless, orphan
  3. Disowned or disinherited by one's father
  4. (with genitive) Without someone as father
  5. Having an unknown father, bastard

Usage notes edit

Often paired with ἀμήτωρ (amḗtōr, motherless). Neuter plural occurs once in the phrase ἀπάτορα τέκεα (apátora tékea, fatherless children).

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  • Greek: απάτωρ (apátor)

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