Human right

Something that every person should have, no matter who they are or where they live, like the right to food, safety, education, or a place to live.  

Word Structure

Sentence Examples

Liberty is a human right.

All people have human rights.

The UN works for human rights.

Semantic Relatives

Civil Liberty

Civil Rights

International

Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 9 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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