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godmother

/ˈɡɒd.mʌð.ər/

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noun

/ˈɡɒd.mʌð.ər/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее женщину-покровительницу или опекуншу, которая обещает заботиться о религиозном воспитании ребёнка, обычно при крещении.

A noun referring to a female sponsor or guardian who promises to take care of a child's religious upbringing, typically at baptism.

  1. Religious sponsorA2formal

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

    ruКрёстная мать

    • She was chosen as the godmother for her niece's baptism.
    • The godmother gave a beautiful Bible to the child.
    • My godmother always sends me a birthday card.

    Synonymssponsor

  2. Fairy tale figureA2informal

    A magical woman in fairy tales who helps the protagonist, often with wishes or gifts.

    ruФея-крёстная

    • Cinderella's fairy godmother turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
    • The fairy godmother appeared and granted her three wishes.
    • In the story, the godmother gave the princess a magical gift.

    Synonymsfairy godmother

Forms
  • godmothers plural form
  • godmothers' possessive plural form
  • godmother's possessive singular form