Citizenship

/ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The status of being a citizen, which entails certain rights and responsibilities.

Her citizenship granted her the right to vote in the upcoming election.

The condition of being a member of a particular nation, having the rights and privileges associated with that membership.

After living in the country for a decade, he finally obtained citizenship.

The qualities that a person is expected to have as a responsible member of a community or nation.

Active citizenship involves participating in community service and civic duties.

From Middle English citizenshipe, from Old French citoyenneté, from cité ('city') + -ens ('one who belongs to').

dual citizenship

The status of being a citizen of two countries simultaneously.

citizenship test

An examination that assesses a person's knowledge about the country in which they wish to become a citizen.

citizenship rights

Legal rights granted to citizens, such as the right to vote.

citizen

A person who legally belongs to a country and has rights and responsibilities.

nationality

The status of being part of a particular nation.

naturalization

The process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of another country.

Citizenry

The citizenry rallied for their rights.

Citizenship hustle

She was involved in a citizenship hustle to help immigrants apply.