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Term: Fatherlessness

Definition:

Fatherlessness refers to the state or condition of growing up without a father present in one's life.

Sense 1:

Noun: A social condition where children or individuals experience the absence or lack of a father figure.

Example Sentence: The high rates of fatherlessness in urban areas have been linked to various social issues.

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Sense 2:

Adjective: Indicating the state of being without a father.

Example Sentence: The fatherlessness child was in need of additional emotional support.

Sense 3:

Adverb: Describing actions or behavior that occur due to the absence of a father.

Example Sentence: She behaved fatherlessly, seeking attention from other male figures in her life.

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Sense 4:

Plural Noun: Instances or occurrences of fatherlessness collectively.

Example Sentence: The documentaries shed light on the experiences of those affected by fatherlessness.

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