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Meaning of citizenship
The state of being a citizen of a particular country, with the rights and responsibilities that come with it.
Etymology of citizenship
The word "citizenship" comes from the Old French "citoyen", meaning "city dweller" or "townsman", and the Latin "civis", meaning "citizen", with the suffix "-ship" added to form a noun indicating a state or condition
The term has been used since the 15th century to describe the relationship between an individual and their city or state
Synonyms
nationality
residence
domicile
allegiance
loyalty
patriotism
civic duty
public spirit
community involvement
national identity
civil rights
naturalization
denizenship
inhabitance
occupancy
tenancy
habitation
settlement
immigration
emigration
expatriation
repatriation
asylum
refuge
nationality status
lawful presence
legal residence
voter registration
enfranchisement
suffrage
franchise
freedom
liberty
autonomy
self-governance
statehood
countrymen
compatriots
fellow citizens
constituents
electorate
population
populace
residents
inhabitants
occupiers
settlers
immigrants
emigrants
expatriates
refugees
asylum seekers
Definitions
- The position or status of being a citizen of a particular country, with the rights and responsibilities that come with it
- * The fact of being a citizen, having the rights and responsibilities that come with it
Usage Examples
- The new citizen was proud of her citizenship and the rights it gave her
- * The country offers citizenship to those who have lived there for a certain number of years
- * The concept of citizenship is complex and has evolved over time
Antonyms
statelessness
alienage
foreignness
nonresidence
noncitizenship
exile
deportation
expulsion
banishment
ostracism
outcast
outsider
stranger
foreigner
alien
nonnative
immigrant
expatriate
refugee
asylum seeker
undocumented immigrant
illegal alien
nonresident
transient
visitor
traveler
tourist
sojourner
temporary resident