housefather

/ˈhaʊsˌfɑðər/
noun
  1. A man who acts as the head or father figure of a household or group living together, especially in a dormitory, boarding school, or institution.
    • The summer camp hired a housefather to supervise the boys' cabin.
    • As the housefather of the group home, he organized weekly meetings and activities.
    • The housefather at the boarding school made sure all the students were in bed by ten.
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