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bona-fide Definition and Meaning in English (bona-fide definition)

adjective
Synonyms:genuineauthenticlegitimate
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Bona-fide definition: Being what it purports to be; genuine or authentic.

Definitions of Bona-fide

  1. 1adjective

    Being what it purports to be; genuine or authentic.

Example Sentences

“He presented bona-fide documents to prove his identity.”

“The company is looking for bona-fide investors.”

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Bona-fide definition: Being what it purports to be; genuine or authentic.
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'Bona-fide' translates to 'bona-fide' in English. Bona-fide definition: Being what it purports to be; genuine or authentic.
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