This is the 5883rd most frequent Dutch word.
pater
"Pater" in Dutch means "father," typically referring to a priest or clergyman.
Here, 'pater' refers to a male religious figure within the context of a monastery.
De pater woont in het klooster.
The friar lives in the monastery.
In this context, 'paters' is used to describe religious figures who also acted as educators.
Vroeger werden paters vaak gezien als de educators van de samenleving.
In the past, friars were often seen as the educators of the community.
Here, 'Pater' is used as a respectful title similar to 'Father' for a Catholic priest.