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[きょう()·()]
kyoufu
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 教父

noun, no adjective
  1. godfather; sponsor
  2. church fathers

Definition and Synonyms for 教父

Padre `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church)
Synonyms: パードレ, ファーザー, 司祭, 教父, 神父
Godfather any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
Synonyms: 教父

Meanings for each kanji in 教父

» teach; faith; doctrine
» father

Categories 教父 is a member of

Form Of Address an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
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Godparent a person who sponsors someone (the godchild) at baptism
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Priest a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites
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