anchor baby

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A child born to a non-citizen mother in the United States or another country that grants birthright citizenship (cf. jus soli), and who, as a citizen, can help their parents and other family members gain citizenship or permanent residency.

Word forms

anchor baby anchor babies

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