godfather

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: god-fa-ther (3)

English Definition

A male godfather, or an influential leader in a criminal organization.

Example Sentence

He became the godfather to his friend's son.

US IPA /ˈgɑdfɑðər/

UK IPA /ˈgɒdfɑːðə(r)/

sponsor patron protector boss