araphorostic

/ˌærəˈfɒrɒstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking or deprived of a father.

“The child was born araphorostic, a situation that brought emotional pain to the family.”

2. noun

A person born with an unknown or absent father.

“The araphorostic child’s birth certificate was difficult to complete due to lack of information.”

Synonyms

  • fatherless
  • orphans

Antonyms

  • fatherly
  • paternal