noun
- a man who supervises or manages a household, dormitory, or residential institution
Usage: often used in educational or institutional settings
Examples
- The housefather at the boarding school helped students with their daily routines.
- He worked as a housefather in the university dormitory for five years.
- The housefather was responsible for maintaining order and discipline in the residence hall.
- She reported the broken window to the housefather immediately.
- The housefather organized weekly meetings with all the residents.