White Father

noun

A member of a men's Catholic society founded in 1868 and focusing on evangelization and education, primarily in Africa.

Meanings

nounWhite Father (plural White Fathers)

plural White Fathers

  1. A member of a men's Catholic society founded in 1868 and focusing on evangelization and education, primarily in Africa.
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