delegitimation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌdiːlɪˌd͡ʒɪtɪˈmeɪʃən/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English legitimation English delegitimation From de- + legitimation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act of removing the legitimacy from something, or of making something illegitimate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| delegitimations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
legitimisation · legitimation · legitimization
Relateds
delegitimise · delegitimize · legitimise · delegitimate · legitimize · legitimate