Godfather
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːdˌfɑːðər/
Godfather (noun)
- A man chosen to help guide a child's religious and moral development.
- A powerful leader in a criminal organization, often involved in illegal activities.
- 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