godparent

Noun
  1. A person who sponsors someone (the godchild) at baptism (synset 110154502)
    is a type of: patron, sponsor, supporter - someone who supports or champions something
    subtypes:
    • godfather - any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
    • godmother - any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism

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