Legitimate: meaning, definitions and examples
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legitimate
[ lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət ]
in a legal or rightful manner
Conforming to the law or to rules. Legitimate businesses pay their taxes on time.
Synonyms
authorized, lawful, legal, valid
Examples of usage
- The company operates in a legitimate manner, following all regulations and laws.
- She had legitimate reasons for being late to the meeting.
genuine or real
Being in accordance with established or accepted rules and standards. A legitimate claim to the throne.
Synonyms
authentic, genuine, real, valid
Examples of usage
- This document is a legitimate copy of the original.
- He has a legitimate right to be concerned about his safety.
reasonable and acceptable
Justifiable or reasonable. The criticism is perfectly legitimate.
Synonyms
acceptable, justified, reasonable, valid
Examples of usage
- It is a legitimate question to ask in this situation.
- His concerns are legitimate and should be addressed.
Translations
Translations of the word "legitimate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 legítimo
🇮🇳 वैध
🇩🇪 legitim
🇮🇩 legitim
🇺🇦 легітимний
🇵🇱 legitymny
🇯🇵 合法の
🇫🇷 légitime
🇪🇸 legítimo
🇹🇷 meşru
🇰🇷 합법적인
🇸🇦 شرعي
🇨🇿 legitimní
🇸🇰 legitímny
🇨🇳 合法的
🇸🇮 legitimno
🇮🇸 löglegur
🇰🇿 заңды
🇬🇪 ლეგიტიმური
🇦🇿 legitim
🇲🇽 legítimo
Word origin
The word 'legitimate' originated from the Latin word 'legitimatus', past participle of 'legitimare', meaning 'to make lawful'. It entered the English language in the mid-15th century. The concept of legitimacy has been important in various contexts, including law, government, and social relationships.