Meaning & use
Godchild
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A child for whom an adult, called a godparent, has taken on a sponsoring role, especially in a religious baptism or christening.
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She proudly attended her godchild's first communion.
As his godchild's godfather, he promised to guide her moral and spiritual upbringing.
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"Godchild" is a gender-neutral term encompassing both "godson" and "goddaughter."
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