cumpari

Sicilian

Etymology

From Late Latin compater, compatrem, from Latin cum + pater. The godfather of one's child, who becomes like the spiritual father of his godchild, because it is supposed that familial bonds and affection exist between cumpari. This term usually indicates a close friend.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [kʊmˈpa.rɪ], /ˈkʊmˈpa.rɪ/

Noun

cumpari m (plural cumpari)

1. male baptismal sponsor of one's child, co-father, godfather
2. male witness at one's wedding, best man
3. close male friend, (slang) guy

   Com'è cumpari, chi si dici?. What's up buddy, how are you doing?

Coordinate terms

• cummari

Derived terms

Derived terms

• compà
• cumparaticu

• 'mbari
• 'mpari

Related terms

• gumba

See also

• comparatico
• padrino
• godfather