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citizenship
noun cit·i·zen·ship \ˈsi-tə-zən-ˌship\
: 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
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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First Known Use of CITIZENSHIP
1611
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Rhymes with CITIZENSHIP
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CITIZENSHIP Defined for Kids
citizenship
noun cit·i·zen·ship \ˈsi-tə-zən-ˌship\
Definition of CITIZENSHIP for Kids
1
: the state of being a citizen <He was granted citizenship in the United States.>
2
: the behavior expected of a person as a member of a community <good citizenship>
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