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What Does Legitimate Mean?

Adjective

  • Following the law or rules.
  • Real and true, not fake.
  • Born to parents who are married.
  • Connected to rights that are passed down.

Verb

  • To make something lawful or accepted.

Noun

  • A person who is born to parents who are married to each other.

Legitimate — Full Explanation

Legitimate means something is real or true. Like if you have a real toy, it's legitimate, but if it's just a picture of a toy, it's not.

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Legitimate Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
वैध (vaid)

vaid

वैध (vaid)

vaid

सही (sahi)

sahi

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Frequently Asked Questions About Legitimate

What does 'legitimate' mean?
The word 'legitimate' means something that is real, accepted, or allowed by law or rules.
How do you pronounce 'legitimate'?
You pronounce 'legitimate' like this: luh-JIT-uh-mit.
What is the origin of the word 'legitimate'?
The word 'legitimate' comes from the Latin word 'legitimus', which means 'lawful' or 'according to law'.
What is the meaning of 'legitimate' in Hindi?
The word 'legitimate' in Hindi is 'वैध' (Vaidha).