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godfather
[god-fah-ther]
noun
a man who serves as sponsor for a child at baptism.
any male sponsor or guardian.
(often initial capital letter)a powerful leader, especially of the Mafia.
a person who is regarded as the originator or principal shaper of a movement, school of thought, art form, industry, or the like.
the godfather of abstract expressionism.
verb (used with object)
to act as godfather to; be sponsor or protector for.
godfather
/ ˈɡɒˌɑːðə /
noun
a male godparent
the head of a Mafia family or other organized criminal ring
an originator or leading exponent
the godfather of South African pop
Other 51Թ Forms
- godfatherly adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of godfather1
Example Sentences
“It’s almost like watching your parents fight. The two godfathers of the industry have divergent opinions on such a fundamental question.”
My godfather’s son grew up in the theater and still works as a professional in the arts and he’s always working hard, so we try to support them.
The opening episodes offer a primer in autism, conducted mainly by Patience’s godfather, retired Det.
"In December 2022, my husband died. On 10 February 2024, my godfather. And on 20 February my half-brother. From one funeral to the next."
The principal “convinced her parents that this behavior by Baldenebro was normal because he was her godfather,” according the a pretrial brief.
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