1. [n]  a man who takes over all the functions of the real father
2. [n]  a man (often a powerful or influential man) who arouses emotions usually felt for your real father and with whom you identify psychologically

Father Figure
Jim Atwater, 17, has been a father to his younger brother, Byron, ever since their parents got divorced eight years ago. The pair has been happy living with their mother and grandmother, but everything changes when their mom dies and their dad suddenly reappears and wants to to be part of their lives.

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