inalienable (인**에일**리어너블) — unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈeɪljənəbəl/
Korean meaning: 양도할 수 없는, 빼앗을 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: 인**에일**리어너블
Example Sentences
- Even the most powerful dictator cannot take away people's inalienable right to think freely.
- My grandmother believes that her inalienable right to give unsolicited advice comes with age.
- The constitution guarantees citizens certain inalienable freedoms that no government can revoke.
inalienable
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈeɪljənəbəl//
unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor
a peaceful protester holds a constitution close to their chest while standing firmly on the courthouse steps. An intimidating official in uniform reaches out aggressively trying to grab the document away. The protester pulls back and shields the constitution with both arms, refusing to let go. The official's frustrated expression shows their inability to take what belongs to the people. Other protesters stand nearby with supportive gestures, forming a protective circle around the main figure. rights that are unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin alienus meaning 'belonging to another' or 'foreign,' combined with the negative prefix in-. The word literally means 'not transferable to another person.'
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📝Examples
“Even the most powerful dictator cannot take away people's inalienable right to think freely.”
“My grandmother believes that her inalienable right to give unsolicited advice comes with age.”
“The constitution guarantees citizens certain inalienable freedoms that no government can revoke.”
“My cat seems to think that sleeping on my keyboard is his inalienable right.”
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