human rights (/ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts/
Meaning
Meaning: basic rights of all people
The basic freedoms and protections that belong to every person simply because they are human. They include rights to life, liberty, and fair treatment.
Examples
🗣 International organizations work to defend human rights for people living under harsh and repressive regimes.
Etymology
A compound of ‘human’ (from Latin ‘humanus’) and ‘rights’, popularized after the 1948 Universal Declaration.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in law, activism, and international politics.
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Tags: rights, ethics