English Explanatory Dictionary

bona fides

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Sincerity, good faith.
  2. Credentials that authenticate a person's good standing or reputation.

Pronunciation

/ˈboʊnəfaɪdz/ /ˈbɑnəfaɪdz/ /ˌboʊnə ˈfaɪdiz/

Word forms

bona fides

Etymology

From Latin bona (nominative feminine singular of bonus (“good”)) + fidēs (“faith”).

Related words

bona fide goodwill make one's bones
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