Father-in-law

//ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː//

Word Type

Noun

The word "father-in-law" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

co-father-in-law stepfather-in-law

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

begetter father in-law male parent relative-in-law

Related Terms

brother-in-law daughter-in-law mother-in-law sister-in-law son-in-law

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