Word
citizenship
Phoneticscit·i·zen·ship, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/
UK/sˈɪtɪzənʃˌɪp/
日本語市民権※
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the legal right to belong to a country and have all the protections that come with it. It also describes how well you behave as a member of your community.
n. the legal status of being a member of a particular country, entailing specific rights and duties. It also refers to the quality of an individual's conduct as a member of a community.
Examples
“She applied for dual citizenship last year.”
“After living in the country for ten years, he finally passed the test to gain full citizenship.”
“The debate over global citizenship suggests that our moral obligations should extend beyond national borders to encompass the entire human community.”
Examples
simple
“She applied for dual citizenship last year.”
contextual
“After living in the country for ten years, he finally passed the test to gain full citizenship.”
complex
“The debate over global citizenship suggests that our moral obligations should extend beyond national borders to encompass the entire human community.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “citizenship” in context.
Verb
01. apply for citizenship
“After living in the country for ten years, she finally decided to apply for citizenship.”
verb + prep + noun
02. grant citizenship
“The government may grant citizenship to individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation.”
verb + noun
03. renounce your citizenship
“He chose to renounce his citizenship when he moved abroad permanently to avoid double taxation.”
verb + possessive + noun
04. strip someone of citizenship
“The authorities threatened to strip the convicted spy of his citizenship.”
verb + noun + prep
Adjective
05. corporate citizenship
“The company's commitment to corporate citizenship was evident in its local environmental initiatives.”
adj + noun
06. dual citizenship
“Many people enjoy the benefits of dual citizenship, allowing them to hold two passports simultaneously.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. citizenship test
“Applicants must pass a rigorous citizenship test that covers national history and law.”
noun + noun
08. pathway to citizenship
“The new legislation aims to create a clear pathway to citizenship for long-term residents.”
noun + prep + noun
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general status or quality of behavior; countable when referring to the specific legal status held in different countries.
Real-World Examples
“The Mostar-born, 49-year-old Jakirovic has Bosnian and Croatian citizenship and says his life was shaped by the 1990s Balkan war that broke out when he was 14.” “They also employed demeaning racial stereotypes designed to humiliate African Americans while undermining their claims to freedom, dignity and citizenship.” “Kellor believed that learning English and the civic responsibilities associated with citizenship would help immigrants better adjust to life in their new home.” Etymology
From citizen + -ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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