godson
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Definition
A boy or man for whom someone acts as a godparent at a Christian baptism, often becoming part of a special lifelong relationship.
Usage & Nuances
'Godson' is specific to Christian traditions. Commonly paired with 'godmother' or 'godfather'. The relationship often extends beyond religion into close family-like bonds. Not to be confused with 'adopted son'.
Spanish: ahijadoPortuguese (BR): afilhadoPortuguese (PT): afilhadoChinese (Simplified): 教子Chinese (Traditional): 教子Hindi: गोद लिया बेटा (धार्मिक)Arabic: ابن بالمعموديةBengali: গোদসন - ধর্মপুত্রRussian: крестникJapanese: 名付け子Vietnamese: con trai đỡ đầuKorean: 대자Turkish: vaftiz oğluUrdu: خدا بیٹاIndonesian: anak baptis laki-laki
Example Sentences
Tom is my godson.
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She bought a birthday gift for her godson.
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Their godson is very polite.
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Even though we’re not related by blood, I feel as close to my godson as to my own son.
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We haven't seen our godson in ages, but he just sent us a postcard from Italy.
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My godson calls me every Christmas to wish me happy holidays.
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