PoliticsAugust 15, 2026

unalienable

un-AY-lee-uh-nuh-bul

Definition

Impossible to take away, give up, or transfer to another person; inherent and natural.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'alienus' (belonging to another), the prefix 'un-' was added to indicate that these rights are not able to be alienated or transferred to anyone else.

In the news

The word describes the fundamental, God-given rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence that the author argues are being challenged by socialist candidates.

Star Parker - Republicans and the socialist scourge

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