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birthright

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
something that you believe you deserve to have because of your family situation or social class, or because you believe it is your right as a human being:

Examples:

Some men see well-paid, powerful jobs as their birthright.
Americans see freedom of expression as their birthright.
2
something that is received or owned esp. because of where you were born or your family or social situation, without having to be worked for or bought:

Examples:

[ U ] He told them that human rights are a universal birthright.

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