citizenship
SIH-tih-zuhn-shihp
Citizenship (noun) means the legal status of being a citizen of a particular country, along with its associated rights and duties. Example: “Dual citizenship lets her hold passports from two different countries.”
noun
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The legal status of being a citizen of a particular country, along with its associated rights and duties.
"Dual citizenship lets her hold passports from two different countries."
"Children born abroad may qualify for citizenship through a parent."
"He applied for British citizenship after five years of residency."
How to use citizenship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficial membership of a country, with the rights and responsibilities that come with it.
Common pairings
apply for citizenship
dual citizenship
grant citizenship
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Etymology
Formed from "citizen" plus "-ship", the suffix indicating a state or condition.
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What does “citizenship” mean?
The word “citizenship” means the legal status of being a citizen of a particular country, along with its associated rights and duties. In plain terms, official membership of a country, with the rights and responsibilities that come with it.
How do you pronounce “citizenship”?
“Citizenship” is pronounced SIH-tih-zuhn-shihp (/ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “citizenship” in a sentence?
Here is “citizenship” used in a sentence: “He applied for British citizenship after five years of residency.”
What part of speech is “citizenship”?
“Citizenship” is a noun.
Is “citizenship” a common word?
“Citizenship” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between citizenship and nationality?
Citizenship is the legal status of belonging to a particular country along with the specific rights and duties that come with it, such as voting or serving on a jury. Nationality often refers more broadly to the country a person belongs to or identifies with, and in some countries a person can hold a nationality without full citizenship rights.
What is the difference between citizenship and residency?
Citizenship is a permanent legal status carrying full rights and duties in a country, including the right to hold a passport and to vote. Residency is permission to live in a country and is usually conditional and revocable, and it does not by itself grant the political rights that come with citizenship.
What are the duties associated with citizenship?
Citizenship carries both rights and duties. Common duties include obeying the country's laws, paying taxes, and in many countries serving on a jury or performing military or civic service when required.
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