: the fact or status of being a citizen of a particular place
: the qualities that a person is expected to have as a responsible member of a community
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Full Definition of CITIZENSHIP
1
: the status of being a citizen
2
a : membership in a community (as a college)
b : the quality of an individual's response to membership in a community
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Examples of CITIZENSHIP
She applied for Polish citizenship.
He was granted U.S. citizenship.
The students are learning the value of good citizenship.
First Known Use of CITIZENSHIP
1611
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Rhymes with CITIZENSHIP
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