Meaning & Definition of Illegitimate in English
English⟶
Illegitimate
/ɪlɪʤɪtəmɪt/
noun
1. The illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents
synonym:
- bastard,
- by-blow,
- love child,
- illegitimate child,
- illegitimate,
- whoreson
adjective
1. Contrary to or forbidden by law
- "An illegitimate seizure of power"
- "Illicit trade"
- "An outlaw strike"
- "Unlawful measures"
synonym:
- illegitimate,
- illicit,
- outlaw(a),
- outlawed,
- unlawful
2. Of marriages and offspring
- Not recognized as lawful
synonym:
- illegitimate