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Definition of human right noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

human right

noun
 
/ˌhjuːmən ˈraɪt/
 
/ˌhjuːmən ˈraɪt/
[usually plural]
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  1. one of the basic rights that everyone has to be treated fairly and not in a cruel way, especially by their government
    • The country has a poor record on human rights.
    • to campaign for human rights
    • The constitution guarantees basic human rights.
    • This is a fundamental human right.
    • A government that violates human rights cannot be tolerated.
    • human rights abuses/violations
    • human rights activists/campaigners
    Topics Social issuesb2, Politicsb2
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