human right
noun/ˌhjuːmən ˈraɪt/
/ˌhjuːmən ˈraɪt/
[usually plural]- 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
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