Citizenship Meaning
/ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being a citizen; the status of a citizen.
Sentence Examples
The traitor was deprived of his citizenship.
Under the reign of tyranny, innocent people were deprived of their citizenship.
They were granted full French citizenship.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She applied for ____ after living in the country for ten years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was very proud to finally receive his ____ in the new land city.
Word Origin & History
From citizen + -ship. Displaced native Old English burgrǣden, equivalent to borough + -red.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Katz himself is one of them. Originally an American citizen, the entrepreneur acquired citizenships in Israel and Canada where he lived for long periods. Later, he obtained a St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship through a real estate investment."
— 2019 October 7, Kate Springer, “Passports for purchase: Open citizenship doors around the world”, in CNN, archived from the original on 18 Apr 2020:
"Both sides cited the case of United States vs. Wong Kim Ark from 1898, which defines elements of citizenship for immigrants."
— 2025 February 10, Jon Schoenheider, “Federal judge in New Hampshire blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship for kids of people in US illegally”, in WMUR-TV, archived from the original on 08 Mar 2026:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She applied for ____ after living in the country for ten years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was very proud to finally receive his ____ in the new land city.