citizenship

US /ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/

UK /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

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noun

  • Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
  • The rights and duties of citizens.
  • The status of being a citizen of a particular country.

Examples

He was stripped of his citizenship when he criticized the government.

He has German citizenship.