English Explanatory Dictionary

birthright

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something a person is entitled to due to the circumstances of their birth, such as an inheritance or citizenship.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɝθ.ɹaɪt/ /ˈbɜːθ.ɹaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-birthright.wav

Word forms

birthright birthrights

Etymology

From birth + right. Compare West Frisian berterjocht (“birthright”), Dutch geboorterecht (“birthright”), German Geburtsrecht (“birthright”). Compare also Icelandic frumburðarréttur (“birthright”).

Derived words

birthright citizen birthright citizenship sell one's birthright for a mess of pottage
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