noun
illegitimacy
Illegitimacy (noun) means the state of not being legitimate.
noun
1
The state of not being legitimate.
2
The state of being born to parents who were not legally married to each other.
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Etymology
Formed from illegitimate and -cy; it can also be analysed as il- + legitimacy.
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bastardy
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What is the meaning of illegitimacy?
"illegitimacy" (noun) means the state of not being legitimate.
What is another word for illegitimacy?
Other words for "illegitimacy" include bastardy.
What is the opposite of illegitimacy?
The opposite of "illegitimacy" is legitimacy.
What are the different meanings of illegitimacy?
"illegitimacy" has 2 main meanings: 1. The state of not being legitimate; 2. The state of being born to parents who were not legally married to each other.
