father figure

US /ˈfɑːðər fɪɡər/
UK /ˈfɑːðər fɪɡər/
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아버지 같은 존재, 부성애적 인물

an older man who is respected and admired, and who acts as a father to someone

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His coach became a father figure to him after his own dad passed away.
그의 코치는 그의 아버지가 돌아가신 후 그에게 아버지 같은 존재가 되었다.
She always looked up to her grandfather as a strong father figure.
그녀는 항상 할아버지를 강한 아버지 같은 존재로 존경했다.