citizenship (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
Definition
The status of being a citizen of a particular country, with all the rights and responsibilities that come with it.
Examples
He was granted citizenship after living in the country for ten years.
Dual citizenship allows individuals to hold passports from two countries.
The process of obtaining citizenship can be long and complex.
How to Use citizenship
- citizenship of (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the country or entity to which one's citizenship belongs. — "She holds citizenship of both France and Canada."
- citizenship by (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the method or basis by which citizenship was acquired. — "He gained citizenship by naturalization after living in the country for many years."
- active citizenship (collocation)
- Engaging in the rights and responsibilities of a citizen, often through participation in community or political life. — "The school encourages active citizenship among its students."
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