Laxi Dictionary

English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition godfather in British English

godfather noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə(r)/
Synonyms and related words
godchild goddaughter godfather
2

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

Synonyms and related words
the Cosa Nostra gangland gangster
3

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

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
figure magnate VIP
Definition godfather in British English