Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in one's own right
idiom
/ɪn wʌnz oʊn raɪt/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that someone has a status, merit, or qualification independently and not because of another person.
Examples
- She is a successful artist in her own right, not just because she is related to a famous painter.
- He became a leader in his field in his own right, earning respect for his innovative ideas.
Meaning
It signifies that a person possesses a quality or achievement solely based on their own abilities or achievements, rather than due to association with someone else.
Synonyms
- by oneself
- on one’s own
- independently
