birthright (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
Definition
A right or privilege that someone has from birth, especially as a result of their parentage or nationality.
Examples
Citizenship in this country is considered a birthright for anyone born within its borders.
He felt it was his birthright to inherit the family estate, despite his younger siblings' claims.
The freedom to express one's opinions is often seen as a fundamental human birthright.
How to Use birthright
- a birthright to (prepositional phrase)
- A right or privilege that someone has from birth to something specific. — "She believed she had a birthright to a good education."
- birthright citizenship (collocation)
- The right to citizenship based on being born in a certain country. — "Many countries uphold the principle of birthright citizenship."
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