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Godfather
01
(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
Plural form
godfathers
Examples
He felt privileged to be named as his nephew 's godfather.
02
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.
03
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.
