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Definition of godparent

godparent

/ˈɡɑːdˌpɛr.ənt/
god · par · ent
Plural:godparents
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Adjective:godparental
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godparent Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who sponsors a child at baptism or a similar naming ceremony and promises to take an active interest in the child's spiritual welfare and upbringing.

Example

"The couple asked their closest friends to serve as godparents at the baby's christening."

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• Nearby Words

godliness
godly
godmother
godparent
godsend
godship
godson

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a gender-neutral compound combining 'god' (referring to a spiritual relationship forged at baptism) and 'parent', modeled after the much older Old English terms 'godfather' and 'godmother'.

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