godparent
noun
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.
Example sentence
- “I need to be with my godparents.”
Related words
inlawOne who is within the domain or protection of the law.goddaughterA female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.firstbornThe first child to be born to a parent or family.godsonA male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.newbornA recently born baby.godchildA child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.