Godparent
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Godparent is a noun meaning A child's designated guardian in the case that the child's parents die.
Meaning
A child's designated guardian in the case that the child's parents die.
More Meanings
- A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.
Word Forms
- godparents
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include baptismal, godfathers, mentors, patrons, sponsors, guideparent.
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