Overview of noun illegitimate

The noun illegitimate has 1 sense

• bastard, by-blow, love child, illegitimate child, illegitimate, whoreson -- (the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents)

Overview of adj illegitimate

The adj illegitimate has 2 senses

• illegitimate, illicit, outlaw, outlawed, unlawful -- (contrary to or forbidden by law; "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures")


• illegitimate -- (of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful)