Birthright is a term used to describe an inherent right or privilege that one possesses by the fact of being born into a particular family or group. There are many synonyms for birthright, including entitlement, inheritance, privilege, prerogative, right, and claim. Each of these synonyms conveys a similar sense of something that is due to an individual by virtue of their birth or status. Other related terms might include legacy, heritage, and tradition, which speak to the importance of passing on cultural or familial values and practices from one generation to the next. Regardless of the term used, birthright implies a fundamental connection between an individual and their past, as well as their future potential.