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Definition of godmother

godmother

/ˈɡɑːdˌmʌð.ɚ/
god · moth · er
Plural:godmothers
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Adjective:godmotherly
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Past Simple:godmothered
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Past Participle:godmothered
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Present Participle:godmothering
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godmother Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A woman who presents a child at baptism and promises to take responsibility for their religious education and moral upbringing.

Example

"She was honored when her sister asked her to be the baby's godmother."

2

An influential woman who acts as a mentor, protector, or pioneer in a particular field or movement.

Example

"The renowned singer is widely celebrated as the godmother of punk rock."

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• verb

1

To act as a godmother, sponsor, or protective mentor to someone or something.

Example

"She godmothered several young playwrights during the early years of the theater festival."

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• Nearby Words

godlike
godliness
godly
godmother
godparent
godsend
godship

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English godmōdor, a compound of god ('God') and mōdor ('mother'), referring to a woman who assumes spiritual parentage at a baptism.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Godmother. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/godmother
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