This is the word for "father" in the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish languages Its origin can be traced to the Latin word "pater," which also means father It is often used to refer to a member of the Christian clergy, particularly one who is a military chaplain
`Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military
A padre is a Christian priest, especially one who works with the armed forces. Could I speak to you in private a moment, padre. a priest, especially one in the army (or , , from pater; PATERNAL)
In India (from the Portuguese), any Christian minister; also, a priest of the native region