reproductive rights

plural noun

US
: a woman's right to choose whether or not she will have a baby

Examples of reproductive rights in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Her priorities include protecting reproductive rights, strengthening schools, combating climate change, immigration reform and rebuilding the country’s middle class, according to her campaign website. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 The majority of donations were $2,500 or less, coming from individuals and PACs representing different working groups, such as airline pilots, engineers and the real estate investment trust industry, or topics of interest, like reproductive rights. Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Ukrainian politics are largely secular; reproductive rights are broadly accepted; public education, health care, and a social safety net are seen as standard. Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026 As Vice President, Harris worked to strengthen global alliances and address key issues including economic opportunity, reproductive rights and climate investment. Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reproductive rights

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Reproductive rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reproductive%20rights. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster