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Godparent

The person who stood for a child during a naming ceremony or baptism

📖 Definitions of "Godparent"

noun

1
The person who stood for a child during a naming ceremony or baptism
2
A godfather or godmother
3
One who cares for a child if untimely demise is met by the parents

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Godparent"

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Word	Definition
baptismalnoun	A baptismal font: a large basin used for baptism.
godfathersnoun	(Christianity) A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
mentorsnoun	A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
patronsnoun	A customer, as of a certain store or restaurant.
sponsorsnoun	A person or organization that pays all or part of the cost of an event, publication, media program, etc., usually in exchange for advertising.
guideparentnoun	A person who, at a child's naming ceremony, agrees to help raise the child (especially in a non-religious setting)
godmothernoun	A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
godfathernoun	(Christianity) A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
co-parentnoun	A divorced or separated parent who shares custody with the other parent.
godparentingverb	The role of a godparent.
godchildnoun	A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.
gossipnoun	(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.
godsonnoun	A male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.
godparenthoodnoun	The status of being a godparent.
god-grandmothernoun	The mother of one’s godparent.
god-childnoun	Alternative spelling of godchild. [A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.]
goddaughternoun	A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.
co-fathernoun	In a male homosexual couple, the nonbiological father (partner of the biological father) of a child.
godbrothernoun	The son or godson of one's godparent, or the godson of one's parent.
guardiannoun	Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.