Definition & Meaning of "godfather"in English

Godfather

(Christianity) a man who promises to take care of a child and teach them about the religion at a baptism ceremony

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Human

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

gender specific

Plural form

godfathers

Masculine Singular

godfather

Female Singular

godmother

neutral form

godparent

Examples

He felt privileged to be named as his nephew's godfather.

a man who is a pioneering figure or influential leader in a movement or organization

Examples

Many regard him as the godfather of environmental activism.

a person who controls a criminal organization, especially in the context of the American Mafia

Examples

The godfather of the crime family commanded respect and fear.

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