Citizenship: meaning, definitions and examples

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citizenship

 

[ ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal status

The status of being a citizen of a particular country, with all the rights and responsibilities that entails. Citizenship is often acquired by birth or through the naturalization process.

Synonyms

allegiance, membership, nationality

Examples of usage

  • She applied for citizenship after living in the country for five years.
  • Dual citizenship is allowed in some countries.
Context #2 | Noun

community involvement

The quality of an individual's response to membership in a community. It involves active participation, contribution, and engagement in the affairs of the community.

Synonyms

civic engagement, community spirit, social responsibility

Examples of usage

  • Good citizenship includes volunteering and supporting local initiatives.
  • Citizenship education is important for fostering a sense of civic responsibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "citizenship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cidadania

🇮🇳 नागरिकता

🇩🇪 Staatsbürgerschaft

🇮🇩 kewarganegaraan

🇺🇦 громадянство

🇵🇱 obywatelstwo

🇯🇵 市民権

🇫🇷 citoyenneté

🇪🇸 ciudadanía

🇹🇷 vatandaşlık

🇰🇷 시민권

🇸🇦 الجنسية

🇨🇿 státní příslušnost

🇸🇰 štátne občianstvo

🇨🇳 国籍

🇸🇮 državljanstvo

🇮🇸 ríkisfang

🇰🇿 азаматтық

🇬🇪 მოქალაქეობა

🇦🇿 vətəndaşlıq

🇲🇽 ciudadanía

Word origin

The concept of citizenship has evolved over centuries, from ancient city-states to modern nation-states. In ancient Greece, citizenship was tied to participation in the political life of the city-state. In the Roman Empire, citizenship conferred legal rights and protections. Today, citizenship is a fundamental aspect of national identity and legal status, with rights and responsibilities defined by law.

See also: citizenize, citizenry, citizens.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,200 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.