1. a woman who sponsors a person at baptism and promises to take responsibility for their religious education
2. a woman who acts as a mentor or protector to someone
Usage: figurative

Examples

• My aunt served as my godmother at my christening.
• She asked her best friend to be the godmother to her newborn daughter.
• The godmother promised to guide the child in matters of faith.
• As his godmother, she felt responsible for his moral development.
• The famous actress became a godmother figure to many young performers.
• She was like a godmother to me during my difficult teenage years.