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Meaning of bona fide

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bona fide

Pronunciation:/ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di//ˈboʊnə.faɪd/

adjective

Definitions

  1. In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.

    Example: Although he failed, the prime minister made a bona fide attempt to repair the nation's damaged economy.

    Synonyms:sincere
    Antonyms:mala fide

  2. Genuine; not counterfeit.

    Example: This is a bona fide Roman coin.

    Synonyms:authenticgenuine
    Antonyms:boguscounterfeit

adverb

Definitions

  1. In good faith; genuinely, sincerely.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bona%20fide

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