Illegitimate: meaning, definitions and examples
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illegitimate
[ ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət ]
parentage
Not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His illegitimate child was not entitled to inherit his estate.
- She faced discrimination due to her illegitimate status.
child
Born to parents not legally married to each other; born out of wedlock.
Synonyms
bastard, illicit
Examples of usage
- He was an illegitimate child, as his parents never married.
- The illegitimate son faced societal stigma in the past.
Translations
Translations of the word "illegitimate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ilegítimo
🇮🇳 अवैध
🇩🇪 illegal
- unrechtmäßig
- unerlaubt
🇮🇩 ilegal
🇺🇦 нелегітимний
🇵🇱 nielegalny
🇯🇵 不法な
🇫🇷 illégitime
🇪🇸 ilegítimo
🇹🇷 gayri meşru
🇰🇷 불법의
🇸🇦 غير شرعي
🇨🇿 nelegitimní
🇸🇰 nelegitímny
🇨🇳 非法的
🇸🇮 nezakonit
🇮🇸 ólögmætur
🇰🇿 заңсыз
🇬🇪 უკანონო
🇦🇿 qanunsuz
🇲🇽 ilegítimo
Word origin
The term 'illegitimate' has its roots in Latin 'illegitimus,' which means 'not legitimate.' It has been used historically to describe children born outside of marriage or actions not sanctioned by law. The negative connotations associated with the word have evolved over time, reflecting changing societal views on family structure and legitimacy.
See also: delegitimizing, illegitimately, legitimization.