Definition & Meaning of "citizenship"in English

Citizenship

the legal status of being a member of a certain country

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

Citizenship is the legal status that grants individuals certain rights and responsibilities within a country.

the quality or practice of acting responsibly and ethically as a member of a society

Examples

Volunteering at the local shelter is an example of good citizenship.

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