godfather
[ god-fah-th er ]
/ ˈgɒdˌfɑ ðər /
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.
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Definition for godfather (2 of 2)
Godfather, The
[ god-fah-th er ]
/ ˈgɒdˌfɑ ðər /
noun
a novel (1969) by Mario Puzo.
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British Dictionary definitions for godfather
godfather
/ (ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə) /
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