godparent

/ˌgɑdˈpɛrənt/
/ˈgɒdpɛrɪnt/
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Other forms: godparents

Definitions of godparent
  1. noun
    a person who sponsors someone (the godchild) at baptism
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    types:
    godfather
    any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
    godmother
    any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
    type of:
    patron, sponsor, supporter
    someone who supports or champions something
Pronunciation
US
/ˌgɑdˈpɛrənt/
UK
/ˈgɒdpɛrɪnt/
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