birthright

noun

birth·​right ˈbərth-ˌrīt 

: a right, privilege, or possession to which a person is entitled by birth

Synonyms

• 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

Barrett has sided with the conservative majority in many cases, bolstering national gun rights, ending affirmative action, and limiting the ability of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions in a more recent birthright citizenship decision. —Solcyré Burga, Time, 2 Sep. 2025

Well-Read Black Girl expands her legacy by inviting young writers to claim their birthright to storytelling and by giving readers the tools to recognize their reflection in the literary canon. —Glory Edim august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025

Topics to be addressed include birthright citizenship, mental wellness, culture and identity and community building, the release said. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025

The base probably loves it, just like the base loved trying to, on day one, get rid of birthright citizenship. —David Weigel, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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