by birth

Examples (10)

• He was American by birth, but lived in France.
• She is a British citizen by birth, having been born in London.
• Although she grew up in poverty, she was a princess by birth.
• He's a leader by birth, always knowing how to inspire others.
• To be eligible for the presidency, one must be a citizen by birth.
• My grandmother was Italian by birth.
• Many people acquire citizenship through naturalization, while others have it by birth.
• Are you a citizen by birth or by descent?
• The title of Duke is passed down by birth, not by appointment.
• His identity was complex; he was French by birth but felt culturally Japanese.