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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At the end of that journey, they receive an American flag, copies of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, their citizenship papers — and a welcome letter from the president.
From Salon • Sep. 30, 2025
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
By March 8, the occupation leaders had declared the Wounded Knee territory to be the Independent Oglala Nation, granting citizenship papers to those who wanted them and demanding recognition as a sovereign nation.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2023
He proudly showed off his citizenship papers, dated Nov. 3, 1995.
From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2017
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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