"father hunger" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} father hunger (uncountable)
  1. (psychology) The longing felt by (especially young) men for approbation from a father, or father figure. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Psychology
    Sense id: en-father_hunger-en-noun-2LQdV1Rr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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