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Definition citizenship in British English

citizenship noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈsɪtɪz(ə)nʃɪp/
1

the legal right to be a citizen of a particular country

Example

I'm applying for Canadian citizenship.

Example

Mary has dual British and American citizenship.

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1.1

the obligations and responsibilities that you have as a citizen

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Definition citizenship in British English