trueborn

/ˈtruːbɔrn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person whose parents are of the same nationality or social class as themselves, especially a person of noble birth.

“She was a trueborn Englishwoman, proud of her heritage.”

2. adjective

Born of parents who are of the same nationality or social class as oneself.

“The trueborn aristocrat was shocked by the news of his family’s downfall.”

Synonyms

  • born
  • genuine
  • noble-born

Antonyms

  • bastard
  • illegitimate