legitimate
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
English C1 · AdvancedadjectiveSociety
legitimate (adjective) means allowed by law or acceptable as reasonable.
Persian: مشروع، موجه
Meaning of legitimate
| Word | legitimate |
|---|---|
| Definition | allowed by law or acceptable as reasonable |
| Persian | مشروع، موجه |
| Pronunciation | /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
She had a legitimate reason for being late.
او دلیل موجهی برای دیر آمدنش داشت.
Word forms of legitimate
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | legitimate |
| noun | legitimacy |
Synonyms of legitimate
lawful, valid
Opposites of legitimate
illegitimate
Common phrases with legitimate
- a legitimate concern
- legitimate business
- perfectly legitimate
Related English words
autonomythe freedom to make your own decisions · C1consensusan opinion that all members of a group agree with · C1controversialcausing a lot of disagreement or argument · C1integrateto combine things so that they work together · C1precedentan earlier event or decision used as a guide for later ones · C1stringentstrict and demanding careful following · C1warrantto be a good enough reason for something · C1circumstancea fact or condition connected with an event or situation · B2
Questions about legitimate
What does legitimate mean?
legitimate (adjective) means allowed by law or acceptable as reasonable.
What is the Persian meaning of legitimate?
legitimate means مشروع، موجه in Persian.
What level is the word legitimate?
legitimate is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for legitimate?
Words close in meaning to legitimate include lawful, valid.
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