Synonyms for birthright
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Something a person is entitled to due to the circumstances of their birth, such as an inheritance or citizenship.
Freedom of speech is our birthright.
Related words
- Phrases
- birthright citizenship
Forms
- Plural
- birthrights → inheritances, patrimonies…
Example sentences
- inheritance This is the cultural inheritance of independence.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| birthright | rising | |
| inheritance | rising | |
| patrimony | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- patrimony4
- 11 letters
- inheritance4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (patrimony4 = 4 syllables).