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Meaning of birthright citizenship | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The right (unconditional or near-unconditional) of anyone born in the territory of a state to nationality or citizenship.

countable, uncountable

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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.

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