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citizenship

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/si.ðɐ.ni.ˈɐ/ci·da·da·ni·a

Definition

1

The status of being a citizen of a particular country, with associated rights and responsibilities.

Usage examples

He applied for Portuguese citizenship after living in Lisbon for ten years.
Teaching citizenship in schools helps students understand their role in society.