English · Family & People
godparent
/ˈɡɒdpɛərənt/
[/ˈɡɒdpɛərənt/]
sponsor at a baptism
Advancednoun
Definition
A person who promises to help guide a child's upbringing, often at a baptism.
Example
Her godparent gave her a beautiful book on her christening day.
Her godparent gave her a beautiful book on her christening day.
Etymology
From "god," in the religious sense, plus "parent."
How & Where It’s Used
Has Christian roots; the roles are "godmother" and "godfather".