citizenship
noun
cit·i·zen·ship
ˈsi-tə-zən-ˌship 
also -sən-
1
: the status of being a citizen
He was granted U.S. citizenship.
2
a
: membership in a community (such as a college)
b
: the quality of an individual's response to membership in a community
The students are learning the value of good citizenship.
Examples of citizenship in a Sentence
She applied for Polish citizenship.
He was granted U.S. citizenship.
The students are learning the value of good citizenship.
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The proposal also includes a provision to bar people from using Medicaid unless their citizenship, nationality or immigration status has been verified.
—
Riley Beggin, USA Today, 13 May 2025
The practice, which appears to be part of President Donald Trump’s strict border and immigration policies, has sparked concerns and fear among travelers who feel they may be targeted for their jobs, political affiliation and speech despite their U.S. citizenship.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Daria Kasatkina has clearly spoken out against the war and gave up her Russian sports citizenship.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The newest election integrity poll Majorities of Californians have confidence in the state election system and doubt there is prevalent fraud, but also support requiring first-time voters to show proof of citizenship, a new poll found.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Riley Beggin, USA Today, 13 May 2025
The practice, which appears to be part of President Donald Trump’s strict border and immigration policies, has sparked concerns and fear among travelers who feel they may be targeted for their jobs, political affiliation and speech despite their U.S. citizenship.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Daria Kasatkina has clearly spoken out against the war and gave up her Russian sports citizenship.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The newest election integrity poll Majorities of Californians have confidence in the state election system and doubt there is prevalent fraud, but also support requiring first-time voters to show proof of citizenship, a new poll found.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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“Citizenship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citizenship. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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citizenship
noun
cit·i·zen·ship
ˈsit-ə-zən-ship
1
: possession of the rights and privileges of a citizen
2
: the quality of a person's response to membership in a community
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