anchor baby (0 synonym found)

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Definition of anchor baby:

(n) : (US, often derogatory) A child born to a non-citizen 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.

Definition of anchor baby:

(n) : (US, often derogatory) A child born to a non-citizen 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.

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