Alan Sugar

Youngsters have got to stop thinking about becoming the next Zuckerberg. It's a trillion-to-one chance. What they need is mater and pater to say, 'Get a job, son.

English Businessman

Used mainly in historical or classical contexts; rarely in everyday conversation.

Archaic Usage

Adds a classical or formal tone to writing, suitably used in literature or formal speeches.

Literary Flair

Understand that 'pater' isn't commonly used in current English dialogues.

Not Modern English

Specific to Oxford or Cambridge, referring to the head of a college affectionately.

University Context

Conveys a sense of respect and endearment towards a college leader.

Affectionate Address

Appropriate in a formal academic setting, but not outside university life.

Formal Setting

 and there are only two ways we deal with We either patronize them, or we are paternalistic. The two words come from the Latin root "pater," which means "father." But they mean two different things.

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 pater bringing down a wildebeest here's where collaboration and competition is revealed once the wildebeest is stricken you and the entire pie pile on every lion helps in

Pater

Archaic Usage

Literary Flair

Not Modern English

Never forget "Pater"

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