GODFATHER | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word GODFATHER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GODFATHER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Godfather

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a man who presents a child at baptism and promises to take responsibility for their religious education

Short Definition:

man who presents a child at baptism

Examples:
  • he is godfather to her son
Definition:

a man who is influential or pioneering in a movement or organization

Short Definition:

man who is influential or pioneering in movement or organization

Examples:
  • the godfather of alternative comedy

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