Definition of 'bona fide'
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If something or someone is bona fide, they are genuine or real.
[formal]
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(ˈbounə ˌfaid, ˈbɑnə, ˈbounə ˈfaidi)
adjective
Also: bona-fideSYNONYMS 1. honest, sincere; lawful, legal. 2. genuine.ANTONYMS spurious, deceitful, false.1.
made, done, presented, etc., in good faith; without deception or fraud
a bona fide statement of intent to sell
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British English: bona fide
ADJECTIVE /ˈbəʊnə ˈfaɪdɪ/
If something or someone is bona fide, they are genuine or real.
We are happy to donate to bona fide charitable causes.
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