Definition

A person or thing that makes something legitimate or acceptable, often by providing official approval or validation.

Example

The new law served as a legitimizer for the previously unregulated industry.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the term legitimizer?

Yeah, isn't it someone who makes something official or accepted?

Exactly! It's interesting how important a legitimizer can be in different situations.

Definitely, it can change the whole perception of a thing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Legitimizer → It is formed from "legitimus" (from Latin, meaning lawful or legitimate) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that causes an action). The word "legitimizer" refers to a person or thing that makes something lawful or legitimate.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes something 'lawful' ('legitimus') — that's what a legitimizer does.

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