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

Whether or not they’re being given permission from on high, that belonging is an inherent birthright, a belonging to this earth, which those archetypes signify and symbolize. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

For Freddy, the plot was also fueled by his lingering resentment over losing his birthright to Eddie. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

These are public lands that are owned by all of us as a birthright. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026

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

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