1. plural of godfather: men who sponsor a child at baptism and promise to help with the child’s religious education
2. plural of godfather: men who are considered the originators or leaders of something
Usage: figurative
3. plural of godfather: leaders of organized crime families
Usage: informal

Examples

• Both godfathers attended the baptism ceremony.
• The child’s godfathers promised to guide her spiritual development.
• These musicians are considered the godfathers of jazz.
• The godfathers of the computer industry revolutionized technology.
• The FBI investigated several alleged godfathers in the city.
• The movie portrayed the rivalry between two powerful godfathers.