anchor baby
anchor baby · anchor babies
A child born to a noncitizen mother in the United States or another country that…A child born to a noncitizen mother in the United States or another country that grants birthright citizenship (cf. jus soli), and who, as a citizen, can help their parents and other family members gain citizenship or permanent residency.
» Sami is an anchor baby.
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1 senses(US, derogatory, often)A child born to a noncitizen mother in the United States or another country that grants birthright citizenship (cf. jus soli), and who, as a citizen, can help their parents and other family members gain citizenship or permanent residency.
Ankerkind
Examples
1 sentencesSami is an anchor baby.
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plural: anchor babies| Singular | anchor baby |
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