Father can also refer [[metaphor]]ically to a [[person]] who is considered the founder of a [[body]] of [[knowledge]] or of an [[institution]]. In such [[context]] the meaning of "father" is similar to that of "founder". | Father can also refer [[metaphor]]ically to a [[person]] who is considered the founder of a [[body]] of [[knowledge]] or of an [[institution]]. In such [[context]] the meaning of "father" is similar to that of "founder". |