CEFR C2

inalienable

adjective

Meaning

Impossible to take away, give up, or transfer to another person.

Examples

Human rights are often described as inalienable because they belong to every person by birth.
The committee argued that the freedom of speech is an inalienable right that must be protected at all costs.

Synonyms: inherent, absolute, sacrosanct, unassailable

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inalienable (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

Definition

Impossible to take away, give up, or transfer to another person.

Examples

Human rights are often described as inalienable because they belong to every person by birth.
The committee argued that the freedom of speech is an inalienable right that must be protected at all costs.
Some philosophers believe that the right to seek happiness is an inalienable aspect of the human experience.

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