anchor baby

== English == === Noun === anchor baby (plural anchor babies) (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. Synonym: (Canada) passport baby ==== Translations ==== === See also === === Further reading === anchor baby on Wikipedia.Wikipedia