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de facto

The phrase “de facto” has 3 syllables: de fac-to

It's pronounced as /deɪ ˈfæktoʊ/

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In the thesaurus, “de facto” has 50 synonyms and 41 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for de facto along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for de facto

Antonyms for de facto

Meanings of de facto

  • noun
    1. A legally undeclared spouse; a partner in a spousal relationship which is not officially declared as a marriage, comparable to a common law husband or wife.
  • adjective
    1. In fact or in practice; in actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status. (Often opposed to de jure.).
  • adverb
    1. (modal) In practice; in actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.

Example Sentences

  • He became the de facto leader of the group after the manager resigned.
  • English is the de facto language of international business.
  • The vice president acted as the de facto president during the crisis.
  • Their small apartment served as a de facto meeting place for artists.
  • Over time, she became the de facto spokesperson for the community.

On this page you'll find 91 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to de facto, such as: absolute, abstract, actual, alleged, assumed, attested, authentic.

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  • definitely
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