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bonafide

bonafide is the alternative spelling of bona fide.

Meaning of bona fide

Adjective

bona fide (not comparable)

  1. In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.
    • 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.
    • This is a bona fide Roman coin.
    Synonyms:
    authentic, genuine
    Antonyms:
    bogus, counterfeit

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Questions about bonafide

What is bonafide the alternative spelling of?
Bonafide is the alternative spelling of bona fide.

Words near bonafide in the dictionary

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