LEARNit Dictionary
legitimate
adjective
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
UK
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/
US
C1+
1
C1+
for which there is a fair and acceptable reason
مشروع, موجه, پذیرفتنی
synonym
valid
,
justifiable
2
C1+
allowed and acceptable according to the law
قانونی, مشروع, مجاز, جایز
the legitimate government of the country
Is his business strictly legitimate?
The legitimate government was reinstated after the uprising.
opposite
illegitimate
3
born when its parents are legally married to each other
مشروع, حلالزاده
opposite
illegitimate