authenticity
noun/ˌɔθɛnˈtɪsɪti/
Frequency rank: #6,803 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the quality of being genuine, real, or true to one's origins.
Example sentence
Travelers often seek authenticity when they visit local markets and try traditional foods.
Synonyms & related words
- genuineness
- realness
- legitimacy
- originality
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