godfather
god
gɑd
gaad
fa
fɑ:
faa
ther
ðər
dhēr
British pronunciation
/ɡˈɒdfɑːðɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "godfather"in English

Godfather
01

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

godfather definition and meaning
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Examples
He felt privileged to be named as his nephew 's godfather.
The godfather attended the baptism and made a commitment to the child's future.
02

someone having a relation analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild

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