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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