citizenship
Americannoun
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the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen.
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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.
noun
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the condition or status of a citizen, with its rights and duties
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a person's conduct as a citizen
an award for good citizenship
Etymology
Origin of citizenship
Example Sentences
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The 76-year-old said he was "delighted" to this week be granted full British citizenship and thanked the people of Wirral for their "unbelievable" support.
From BBC
Her spokesperson, Alicia Pierce, said the office hadn’t reviewed SAVE’s citizenship determination before sending lists to counties because it isn’t an investigative agency.
From Salon
She was one of sixty-eight early feminists who signed the revolutionary Declaration of Sentiments, calling for equal citizenship for women in the United States.
From Literature
Canada’s count, at more than 250,000, doesn’t fully capture dual citizenship, or the flow of Americans whose daily lives straddle the border.
Hun Manet said his former advisor was extradited to China rather than the US due to his citizenship.
From Barron's
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