citizenship

noun
UK: /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
US: /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

  1. The state of being a member of a particular country, with associated rights and responsibilities.

    1. He has applied for citizenship.
    2. Acquiring dual citizenship can offer benefits like visa-free travel and work opportunities.

  2. The qualities and behavior that a person is expected to have as a responsible member of a community.

    1. Good citizenship means obeying the law.
    2. The school promotes active citizenship by encouraging students to participate in community projects.

Synonyms

nationality civility

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "citizenship" in English means: The state of being a member of a particular country, with associated rights and responsibilities., The qualities and behavior that a person is expected to have as a responsible member of a community..

The phonetic transcription of "citizenship" is /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/ in British English and /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "citizenship": nationality, civility.

Example usage of "citizenship": "He has applied for citizenship.". More examples on the page.