birthright — A right, privilege, or possession to which a person is entitled by birth, such as citizenship, inheritance, or status.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A right, privilege, or possession to which a person is entitled by birth, such as citizenship, inheritance, or status.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
Example Sentences
- According to the Bible, Esau famously sold his birthright to his brother for a bowl of soup.
- She believes access to clean water should be a universal birthright, not a luxury.
- My little brother acts like being the youngest gives him a birthright to the last slice of pizza.
birthright
NOUN[/ˈbɜːrθraɪt/]
A right, privilege, or possession to which a person is entitled by birth, such as citizenship, inheritance, or status.
As the eldest prince, the crown is his birthright — passed down through generations.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed by combining Old English 'birth' (act of being born) and 'right' (a just claim or entitlement), literally meaning 'a right possessed from birth'.
Breakdown
birth (being born) + right (entitlement) → a right one is born with
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“According to the Bible, Esau famously sold his birthright to his brother for a bowl of soup.”
“She believes access to clean water should be a universal birthright, not a luxury.”
“My little brother acts like being the youngest gives him a birthright to the last slice of pizza.”
“The debate over birthright citizenship continues to divide lawmakers in several countries.”
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