26984 words

citizenship

6 definitions • 7 examples
1
the state of being a member of a particular country and having rights because of it:

Examples:

He was granted Canadian citizenship.
He holds joint citizenship in Sweden and Peru.
2
the state of living in a particular area or town and behaving in a way that other people who live there expect of you
3
the state of having the rights of a person born in a particular country:

Examples:

He was granted Canadian citizenship last year.
Harold holds dual citizenship in New Zealand and the US.
4
Citizenship is also carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a member of a particular society:

Examples:

Good citizenship requires that you do all the things a citizen is supposed to do, such as pay taxes, serve on juries, and vote.
5
the state of being a member of a country, and having legal rights because of this:

Examples:

British/Canadian/US citizenship
6
the state of being a member of a particular group and behaving responsibly:

Examples:

We are committed to universal values, good corporate citizenship, and a healthy environment.

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