Meaning of birthright citizenship | Babel Free
Definitions
The right (unconditional or near-unconditional) of anyone born in the territory of a state to nationality or citizenship.
countable, uncountable
Equivalents
Français
droit du sol
Polski
prawo ziemi
Examples
“The U.S. is among about 30 countries where birthright citizenship — the principle of jus soli, or “right of the soil” — is applied. Most are in the Americas and Canada and Mexico are among them.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.