Meaning of godfather | Babel Free
ˈɡɑdfɑðɚDefinitions
- A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
- Someone who plays a key role in fostering the development of something.
- A mafia leader.
- A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post.
Equivalents
Català
padrí
Čeština
kmotr
Cymraeg
tad bedydd
Dansk
fadder
Esperanto
baptopatro
Español
padrino
Euskara
aitabitxi
Suomi
kummisetä
עברית
סנדק
Magyar
keresztapa
한국어
대부
Latviešu
krusttēvs
Македонски
кум
Português
padrinho
Slovenčina
kmotor
Українська
хрещений батько
Tiếng Việt
cha đỡ đầu
Examples
“The man often touted as the godfather of AI has quit⟳ Google, citing concerns over the flood⟳ of misinformation, the possibility for AI to upend the job market, and the “existential risk⟳” posed by the creation of a true digital intelligence.”
““They are trying to kill⟳ the messenger with the bad news, it’s crazy,” said Dr James Hansen, known as the godfather of climate science and previously director of Giss for more than 30 years.”
“[…]recalls Henrik Stiesdal, sometimes known as the “godfather” of the wind industry for his influential turbine inventions […].”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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