Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
birthright
noun
/ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
Definition
A right or privilege that a person has from birth, often referring to an inheritance or a natural entitlement.
Examples
- For many, the ability to vote is considered a fundamental birthright of citizenship.
- The family business was his birthright, passed down through generations.
- Some cultures emphasize the birthright of the eldest son to receive the majority of the family’s inheritance.
Meaning
Birthright refers to something that is granted to an individual by virtue of their birth, such as a specific legal claim or inherited property.
Synonyms
- inheritance
- privilege
- right
- entitlement
