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Plural of godfather

regular plural

The plural of godfather is godfathers.

Forms of godfather

Singulargodfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/
Pluralgodfathers /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚz/
Countablecountable

Godfathers in a sentence

  • These second tier businesses too might prefer the luxury of rentier satisficing, but lacking “godfathers,” are compelled to behave more or less like neoclassical profit-seekers.2011, Steven Rosefielde, Masaaki Kuboniwa, Satoshi Mizobata, Two Asias: The Emerging Postcrisis Divide, page 432. From the entry market communism

Meaning of godfather

  1. noun A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
  2. noun Someone who plays a key role in fostering the development of something.
  3. noun A mafia leader.

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Questions about the plural of godfather

What is the plural of godfather?
The plural of godfather is godfathers.
Is godfather countable?
Godfather is a countable noun.

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