1. plural of housefather; men who serve as father figures or supervisors in a residential institution such as a boarding school, dormitory, or children's home
Usage: typically used in institutional or educational contexts; often paired with 'housemothers'

Examples

• The housefathers at the boarding school were responsible for maintaining discipline and supporting students in their dormitories.
• Each residential unit had both housefathers and housemothers to provide guidance to the young residents.
• The housefathers organized evening activities and helped students with their homework.
• New housefathers received training on child welfare and conflict resolution before taking their positions.
• The housefathers lived on campus to be available for emergencies and student concerns.