godfather
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/ˈɡɑːdfɑːðər/
🇬🇧
/ˈɡɒdfɑːðə(r)/
A person, usually a close friend or relative, who has a special role in a child's life, such as presenting them at their christening.
My godfather gave me a watch for my 18th birthday.
저의 교부가 제 18번째 생일에 시계를 선물해 주셨습니다.
A person who has a lot of power and influence in a criminal organization, like the Mafia.
He was known as the godfather of the city's criminal underworld.
그는 도시의 범죄 세계의 교부로 알려져 있었습니다.
A person who is considered the founder or main creator of a particular field, idea, or movement.
He is considered the godfather of modern art.
그는 현대 미술의 교부로 여겨지고 있습니다.