citizenship

Meanings

• noun

  The state of being a citizen of a particular country, usually entailing rights and protections from that country.

  - "She became a citizen of the United States in 2015."
  - "He applied for citizenship after living in the country for ten years."

• noun

  The body of citizens in a country, regarded collectively.

  - "The citizens of a country have the power to elect their leaders."
  - "The citizens of a city protested against the new law."

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Synonyms

citizenhood , freedom of the city , freemanship

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with citizenship
chiefdom , reprimand , citadel , premier , remand , command

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Variants

List of all variants of citizenship that leads to same result
citizenship , citizenships , dual citizenship , dual citizenships

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Etymology

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From Old French citoyen, from Latin civis, a town dweller.

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Trivia

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1. The United States is the most ethnically diverse country in the world in terms of its population, with over 300 ethnic groups.

2. The concept of citizenship can be traced back to ancient Greece, where citizens were granted certain rights and privileges based on their status as free men.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nationality: Nationality refers to the legal status of a person as a member of a nation. While citizenship and nationality are related concepts, they are not identical – an individual can hold multiple nationalities but only one citizenship.

2. Immigration: Immigration is the process of moving to a new country to live there permanently. Citizenship is often a goal for immigrants, who may go through a naturalization process to acquire it.

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Culture

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Citizenship is a fundamental concept in the political and social structures of a country. It is the legal status of an individual that grants them certain rights and protections, and imposes certain responsibilities. The idea of citizenship has been explored extensively in literature, art, and music, often reflecting the historical and cultural contexts in which it exists.

How to Memorize "citizenship"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a passport from their country of citizenship, or imagine a group of citizens gathered in a town square.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'citizenship' with 'rights' and 'responsibilities'. Remember that it is the legal status of an individual in a country.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Citizenship: My Rights and Responsibilities.'

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