in one's own right
6
5.6
- idiom
:
por derecho propio
- By the way, Zoey L-J is a real talent in her own right.
Examples
-
Frances has become a chainsaw artist in her own right and is in charge of the final touches on each dog.
Blog text (3) -
Each must be examined in his own right.
Academic text (2011) -
Every student of Eden is a leader in their own right.
-
As if she is property and not a person in her own right who deserves respect.
Blog text (12) -
"Family Man" Barrett is a legend in his own right.
Blog text (31) -
Building the Perfect Beast followed two years later and established Henley as a solo star in his own right.
Blog text (31) -
On an epic level, Queen Medb, too, was a warrior in her own right.
Academic text (2000) -
Not only did she bestow sovereignty upon the Irish kings, but she was a queen in her own right.
Academic text (2000) -
Antoine Bourdelle was a disciple of Rodin and a talented sculptor in his own right.
Blog text (3) -
She is a talented artist in her own right, having gained recognition for her unique style.
Synonyms
22
4.6
To be important or good without help from someone else
Antonyms
How Independent
121
2.9
6
5.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
The components 'in' + 'one's own' + 'right' can be compositionally interpreted — 'right' as entitlement/status and 'own' marking independence — so a learner who knows the word senses can often infer the meaning 'having status independently'. However, the use of 'right' to mean 'status/standing' in this prepositional pattern is somewhat idiomatic and may not be fully predictable without prior exposure, although similar constructions exist in many other languages.
Etymology
In one's own right comes from the idea of having your own right — your personal position or claim, not because of someone else. So, if someone is respected in their own right, it means they are respected 'for themselves' or 'independently'.