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Definition godfather in American English

godfather noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðər/
2

a man who controls a large criminal organization, especially in the mafia

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3

a man who has had a very strong influence in creating something

Example

Mick Jagger, the godfather of rock-and-roll vocals

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Definition godfather in American English