Something that cannot be taken away from or given to someone else.
Examples:
Their right to education is deemed inalienable.Freedom of expression is an inalienable right.Cultures strive to preserve their inalienable heritage.
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Unalienable
/ʌnˈeɪliənəbl/
When something is described as absolute and cannot be taken away or denied.
Examples:
The document declares certain rights as unalienable.She argued that freedom of expression is an unalienable right.Historians emphasize the concept's unalienable status in society.
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Unalienable and inalienable are often used interchangeably but have subtle differences.
Unalienable is often used in historical documents, such as the Declaration of Independence.
Inalienable is more commonly used in modern contexts and legal terminology.
Both words refer to rights that cannot be given or taken away.
The choice between them sometimes depends on tradition or context rather than a strict rule.