citizenship

[sit-uh-zuh n-ship, -suh n-]

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noun

the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen.
the character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen: an award for good citizenship.

Origin of citizenship

First recorded in 1605–15; citizen + -ship

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Examples from the Web for citizenship

Contemporary Examples

In particular, it applies to immigrants who lost their U.S. citizenship after their involvement in World War II was discovered.
Nazis, Sunscreen, and Sea Gull Eggs: Congress in 2014 Was Hella Productive
Ben Jacobs
December 29, 2014
He promises the undocumented a chance to ‘get right with the law’ but says there will be ‘no free pass’ to citizenship either.
Will 5 Million Undocumented Immigrants Take Obama's Tough Love Immigration Deal?
Ruben Navarrette Jr.
November 21, 2014
And the people themselves can do it, abdicating the virtues and responsibilities of citizenship.
Valerie Jarrett, Obama Consigliere—and Democracy Killer
James Poulos
November 12, 2014
Immigration reform means a path to citizenship for people who came here illegally.
Immigration Reform? Not Until Hillary
Michael Tomasky
September 8, 2014
Liberal learning is said to prepare one for autonomy and for citizenship.
College Must Be More Than Just a Classy Trade School
Michael S. Roth
August 30, 2014

Historical Examples

After all, what vast privileges do you lose with your citizenship.
Philothea
Lydia Maria Child
Constitutionally, they turned upon the obligations of citizenship.
'Tis Sixty Years Since
Charles Francis Adams
Yet he is not possessed of the civil rights which citizenship should carry with it.
United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches
Various
When this spirit of citizenship is missing, no government program can replace it.
United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches
Various
You are fighting to overcome this great monopoly of citizenship.
The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV
Various

British Dictionary definitions for citizenship

citizenship

noun

the condition or status of a citizen, with its rights and duties
a person's conduct as a citizenan award for good citizenship

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Word Origin and History for citizenship

n.

"status, rights, privileges, and responsibilities of a citizen," 1610s, from citizen + -ship.

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Examples from the Web for citizenship

Contemporary Examples

In particular, it applies to immigrants who lost their U.S. citizenship after their involvement in World War II was discovered.

He promises the undocumented a chance to ‘get right with the law’ but says there will be ‘no free pass’ to citizenship either.

And the people themselves can do it, abdicating the virtues and responsibilities of citizenship.

Immigration reform means a path to citizenship for people who came here illegally.

Liberal learning is said to prepare one for autonomy and for citizenship.

Historical Examples

After all, what vast privileges do you lose with your citizenship.

Constitutionally, they turned upon the obligations of citizenship.

Yet he is not possessed of the civil rights which citizenship should carry with it.

When this spirit of citizenship is missing, no government program can replace it.

You are fighting to overcome this great monopoly of citizenship.

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Word Origin and History for citizenship

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Origin of citizenship