noun
illegitimacy
Illegitimacy (noun) means the state of being illegitimate.
noun
1
The state of being illegitimate.
2
The state of being born to parents who were not legally married to each other.
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Etymology
From illegitimate + -cy; may also be analyzed as il- + legitimacy.
Rhymes for illegitimacy
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What is the meaning of illegitimacy?
"illegitimacy" (noun) means the state of being illegitimate.
What are the different meanings of illegitimacy?
"illegitimacy" has 2 main meanings: 1. The state of being illegitimate; 2. The state of being born to parents who were not legally married to each other.