세례식에서 아이의 영적 성장을 책임지기로 약속하는 남자 후견인
A man who presents a child at baptism and promises to take responsibility for their religious and moral education.
예문:
"He was honored to be chosen as the godfather of his sister's first child."
"The godfather presented a silver cup as a traditional gift at the christening."
특정 분야나 운동에서 매우 영향력 있는 인물이나 선구자
A man who is a highly influential or pioneering figure in a specific movement, field, or organization.
예문:
"He is widely regarded as the godfather of modern soul music."
"The professor is known as the godfather of artificial intelligence in this country."
범죄 조직, 특히 마피아 조직의 강력한 우두머리
The powerful leader of an illegal organization, especially a high-ranking head of a Mafia family.
예문:
"The police spent years trying to build a case against the local godfather."
"In the movie, the godfather issues orders that control the entire city's underworld."
누군가의 대부가 되어 주거나 후견인 또는 멘토 역할을 하다
To act as a godfather to a child, or to serve as a guardian or mentor to someone.
예문:
"She asked her oldest friend to godfather her newborn son."
"He has godfathered dozens of tech startups over the last decade."