Meaning of in one's own right | Babel Free
Definitions
As a consequence of one's own skill, qualification or status, rather than that of another.
Equivalents
Examples
“His parents are wealthy, but he is a millionaire in his own right.”
“"Quarrelous" isn't a misspelling of "querulous" but a word in its own right.”
“Although [John] Peel's grave is the main attraction, Caldbeck is a captivating little village in its own right, with fine views southwards to the Lake District's serried peaks.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.