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citizenship
[ sit-uh-zuhn-ship, -suhn- ]
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.
citizenship
/ ˈɪɪəˌʃɪ /
noun
- the condition or status of a citizen, with its rights and duties
- a person's conduct as a citizen
an award for good citizenship
Word History and Origins
Origin of citizenship1
Example Sentences
It is possible for a child to receive British citizenship if they are brought to and physically adopted in the UK, he said.
A bill that would have required voter ID and proof of citizenship in California was killed in a subcommittee Wednesday.
Mahdawi holds a green card as a legal U.S. resident, and was in the final stages of the legal process for obtaining citizenship.
Trump is attempting to deny birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, to babies born to parents who aren’t citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Last Monday, Mohsen Mahdawi, another Columbia student protester, was detained in Vermont as he attended an interview to obtain US citizenship.
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