Godfather

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːdˌfɑːðər/

Godfather (noun)

  1. A man chosen to help guide a child's religious and moral development.
  2. A powerful leader in a criminal organization, often involved in illegal activities.
  3. A man who is a trusted advisor or mentor, often in a professional setting.

Examples

  • The godfather attended the baptism ceremony.
  • She asked him to be the godfather of her child.

Common collocations: become a godfather, godfather duties, feared godfather, crime syndicate godfather, career godfather