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Birthright Definition & Meaning

birthright
noun
  1. a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth; "free public education is the birthright of every American child"
  2. an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture)
  3. personal characteristics that are inherited at birth

"Birthright" in song lyrics

See how birthright is used in real songs:

  • "Illumination, the first stage, my birthright"
    3rd Bass — Triple Stage Darkness
  • "The vision make the blackman grab his birthright"
    Poor Righteous Teachers — Butt-Naked Booty Bless
  • "their birthright?"
    Soulbrotha — She Won't (She Will)

Usage tips for "birthright"

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Frequently asked questions

What does birthright mean?
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth; "free public education is the birthright of every American child" an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture) personal characteristics that are inherited at birth
What part of speech is birthright?
Birthright is a noun.
How many definitions does birthright have?
Birthright has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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