What is another word for godchildren?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɒdt͡ʃɪldɹən] (IPA)

Godchildren are individuals who have been chosen by someone to be their spiritual or personal ward. They are typically associated with the practice of baptism in certain religious traditions. However, there are many alternative terms for referring to godchildren or godparents in various cultures and communities, such as "fairy godchildren," "spiritual godchildren," "sponsors," "mentees," "mentors," "proteges," or "godbrothers/godsisters." These titles highlight the special relationship between individuals and their mentors, and the ways in which they support and guide one another through life's challenges. Overall, the terminology reflects the diversity of human relationships and the many ways we create supportive communities to encourage growth and development.

What are the hypernyms for Godchildren?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Godchildren

She began the conversation, and long continued it alone, and said,-yet without losing the inflation of pride from her countenance,-"She should soon die; but the godchildren of her husband she would remember in her will."
"The Campaner Thal and Other Writings"
Jean Paul Friedrich Richter
I have few godchildren; those I have love me dearly, and find me the greatest blessing in all the world.
"The Little Lame Prince And: The Invisible Prince; Prince Cherry; The Prince With The Nose The Frog-Prince; Clever Alice"
Miss Mulock--Pseudonym of Maria Dinah Craik
I sometimes wondered why Frances and Gilbert had never adopted a child: they lavished much love on nieces, nephews and godchildren, but this was the only fulfillment to their longing until almost old age-and even then their conscious act was merely that of engaging a secretary.
"Gilbert Keith Chesterton"
Maisie Ward

Related words: godchild, godchildren, godfather

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