Illegitimate Child (Noun)
Meaning
The illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She struggled with feelings of insecurity and shame, knowing she was considered an illegitimate child by society.
- In some cultures, the stigma surrounding illegitimate children has only begun to fade in recent generations.
- His claim to the throne was challenged by critics who argued he was an illegitimate child, born out of wedlock to his father's mistress.
- Throughout history, illegitimate children often suffered socially and economically as a result of their parents' marital status.
- Many laws and social norms that previously disadvantaged illegitimate children have been revised in recent years to provide equal rights and opportunities.