Meaning Of The Word Godparent

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godparent
In the Christian religion, if you are the godparent of a younger person, you promise to help bring them up in the Christian faith.

godparent in American English
a person who sponsors a child, as at baptism, and, traditionally, assumes responsibility for the child's faith; godmother or godfather
noun: a godfather or godmother

godparent in British English
noun: a person who stands sponsor to another at baptism

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