citizenship papers
Americanplural noun
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a certificate of citizenship, as one issued to a U.S. citizen born abroad.
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(loosely) a certificate of naturalization conferring citizenship on a resident alien.
Example Sentences
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For Indigenous people — particularly elders, who may have been born at home — citizenship papers can be hard to come by, though tribal IDs are sufficient.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2024
But when the Austrian citizenship papers did come through, we could not wait to visit Austria, proud and strong, proof that we could persevere through the worst of times.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2021
He proudly showed off his citizenship papers, dated Nov. 3, 1995.
From New York Times ● Nov. 27, 2017
But Bryan Caskey, state elections director, said county officials are notifying affected voters by mail, and they have a chance to submit citizenship papers before each election.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2016
Brave Orchid had mailed the daughter’s young photograph to a rich and angry man with citizenship papers.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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