godfather

• Substantiv, das einen Mann bezeichnet, der die Patenschaft für ein Kind übernimmt, oder eine einflussreiche Führungsfigur in einer kriminellen Organisation, oft mit der Mafia assoziiert.

A noun referring to a male godparent, or a powerful figure in a criminal organization, often associated with the Mafia.

1. Religious sponsorB1formal

   A man who sponsors a child at baptism, promising to guide them in their faith.

   Pate

   • He was chosen as the godfather for his nephew's baptism.
   • The godfather gave a speech at the christening ceremony.
   • She asked her brother to be the godfather of her daughter.

   Synonymegodparentsponsor

2. Mafia leaderB2informal

   The head of a criminal organization, especially the Mafia.

   Pate

   • The movie 'The Godfather' is about a powerful Mafia family.
   • He was known as the godfather of the local crime syndicate.
   • The godfather ordered the hit on his rival.

   Synonymedonkingpin

3. Founding figureB2informal

   A person who is considered the founder or most influential figure in a particular field or movement.

   Gründervater

   • He is regarded as the godfather of modern computer science.
   • She is the godfather of the independent film movement.
   • The godfather of punk rock influenced countless musicians.

   Synonymearchitectcreatorfatherfounderoriginatorpatriarchpioneertrailblazer