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cumpari

cumpari

Sicilian

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 rici?. What's up, friend?.

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Etymology

From Latin compater, compatrem, from 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): [kumˈpa.ri], /ˈkumˈpari/

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