citizenship

American  

[sit-uh-zuhn-ship, -suhn-] / ˈsɪt ə zənˌʃɪp, -sən- /

noun

1. the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen.

2. 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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citizenship British  

/ ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the condition or status of a citizen, with its rights and duties

2. a person's conduct as a citizen

   an award for good citizenship

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Etymology

Origin of citizenship

First recorded in 1605–15; citizen + -ship

Example Sentences

It was these rowers, whose only qualifications were their citizenship and their being able-bodied, who dealt the blow to the Persians at Salamis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Born in Germany to Georgian refugee parents, Topuria moved to Spain as a teenager, and has both Georgian and Spanish citizenship.

From Barron's

The Journal determined citizenship status through interviews with defense attorneys, public records and government statements.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many were born or raised in Dubai, and—other than their passport—retain only limited links to their original country of citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This was done unilaterally without input by stakeholders,” said Jafri, who is also CEO of Dasein Advisors, a citizenship and residency consulting firm.

From Barron's

Related Words

• autonomy
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• exemption
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• self-government
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