Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mamzer
noun
mömˈzər
Definition
A person born of parents who are not married to each other, often used in a legal or religious context.
Examples
- The child was considered a mamzer due to the circumstances of his parents’ union.
- Under certain religious laws, a mamzer faces restrictions in marriage.
- Many discussions around family and lineage involve the implications of being labeled a mamzer.
Meaning
The term is primarily used in Jewish law to refer to a child born from certain relationships that are prohibited according to Jewish law.
Synonyms
- illegitimate child
- bastard
- spurious
