sonship

/ˈsɒnʃɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or condition of being a son, especially in relation to one’s father or a deity.

“His sonship to God was a central theme in his spiritual journey.”

2. noun

The relationship or status of being a son, especially in a familial or metaphorical sense.

“The sonship he felt towards his adoptive father was unwavering.”

Synonyms

  • fatherhood
  • kinship
  • paternity
  • relationship

Antonyms

  • daughterhood
  • motherhood