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Definition godparent in American English

godparent noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɡɑdˌperənt/
1

an adult who promises during the Christian ceremony of baptism to give a child support and religious education. A male godparent is called a godfather and a female godparent is called a godmother.

Synonyms and related words
godchild goddaughter godfather
Definition godparent in American English