birthright

noun

birth·​right ˈbərth-ˌrīt 

: a right, privilege, or possession to which a person is entitled by birth see also birthright citizenship

Synonyms of birthright

• inheritance

Examples of birthright in a Sentence

the freedom that is our birthright

believed that the house was her birthright

Recent Examples on the Web

However, claiming his birthright means surviving the Renaissance’s most ruthless rival — his own family, who refuse to accept him. — Peter White, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

The nations that participate in these programs view a descendant’s citizenship as a birthright that can be activated by filing a few forms to prove their lineage. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

In a country with as much wealth as ours, healthcare should be a human right to all people as a birthright. — Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Aysha Bagchi Chief Justice John Roberts' majority opinion in the birthright case, which four other justices signed onto, centered on arguments about what citizenship has meant across the United States' 250-year-old history. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing birthright

• birthright citizenship

Rhymes for birthright

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight
• calcite

Kids Definition

birthright

noun

birth·​right -ˌrīt 

: a right or possession that a person is entitled to by birth