citizenship
UK: ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp | US: ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp
n. the legal status of being a citizen of a particular country
n. the qualities or responsibilities associated with being a citizen
The word "citizenship" combines "citizen," derived from Old French citeain (meaning "inhabitant of a city"), and the suffix "-ship," from Old English -scipe (denoting a state or condition). The term originally referred to the rights and duties of city dwellers in medieval Europe, later expanding to national membership. The suffix "-ship" systematically transforms nouns into abstract states (e.g., "friendship," "leadership"), making "citizenship" logically denote "the state of being a citizen."
She applied for dual citizenship in Canada and Japan.
Voting is both a right and a responsibility of citizenship.
The course covers topics like democracy and global citizenship.
His citizenship was revoked due to fraudulent documentation.
Many immigrants view citizenship as a milestone of integration.