Patrial (Noun)
Meaning
A person who has the right to be considered legally a British citizen (by virtue of the birth of a parent or grandparent).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a patrial, Sarah was entitled to a British passport despite being born in Australia to a British-born parent.
- After researching her family history, Emily discovered she was a patrial and eligible for British citizenship through her grandfather.
- As a patrial, Jack was able to live and work in the UK without needing a visa, thanks to his British-born mother.
- Lena's status as a patrial made it easier for her to move to the UK for university, as she didn't require a student visa.
- Despite being born in Canada, David was considered a patrial and therefore qualified for a British passport through his British-born grandmother.