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citizenship

[ sit-uh-zuh n-ship, -suh n- ]
/ ˈsɪt ə zənˌʃɪp, -sən- /
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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.

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RELATED WORDS

origin, society, community, autonomy, exemption, democracy, self-determination, liberation, emancipation, relief, privilege, release, sovereignty, self-government, immunity, country, race, allegiance, nation, prerogative

Nearby words

citizen's charter, citizeness, citizenry, citizens band, citizens' band, citizenship, citizenship papers, citlaltepetl, citlaltépetl, citole, citral

Origin of citizenship

First recorded in 1605–15; citizen + -ship
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

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British Dictionary definitions for citizenship

citizenship

/ (ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp) /

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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