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Citizenship: Definition, Examples, and Civic Duties (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：legal nationality (citizenship)
citizenship
/ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
n.
The official legal right to belong to a particular country, like having a passport from that country.
legal nationality
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/ˈliːɡəl ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
n.
The official status of being a recognized member of a country, granting rights such as voting and passport.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'citizen' (inhabitant of a city) + '-ship' (state of being).
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a 'city-ship' sailing with citizens aboard - all holding passports.
📖 Example
After living in Canada for five years, she is now eligible to apply for citizenship.
After living in Canada for five years, she is now eligible to apply for citizenship.
🔗 Collocations
apply for citizenship – to request legal membership of a country
citizenship ceremony – a formal event where new citizens take an oath
dual citizenship – the status of being a citizen of two countries simultaneously
🔄 Synonyms
nationality (n.) – the legal belonging to a particular nation
naturalization (n.) – the process of becoming a citizen
citizenry (n.) – the whole body of citizens
🚫 Antonyms
alienage (n.) – the condition of being an alien or non-citizen
statelessness (n.) – the condition of having no nationality
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
In ancient Rome, 'civitas' referred to the body of citizens with legal rights. Modern citizenship emerged with nation-states, like the U.S. Citizenship Act of 1790.
Meaning 2：community responsibility (citizenship)
citizenship
/ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
n.
The way you behave as a good member of a community, like being helpful and responsible.
community responsibility
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/kəˈmjuːnəti rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
n.
The quality of acting as a responsible and contributing member of a group, such as a community or society.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The school encourages students to develop a sense of global citizenship by learning about world cultures.
The school encourages students to develop a sense of global citizenship by learning about world cultures.
🔗 Collocations
global citizenship – the idea that people have rights and responsibilities as members of the world community
corporate citizenship – a company's responsibility to society and the environment
active citizenship – participation in community activities and public life
🔄 Synonyms
civic duty (n.) – the responsibilities of a citizen
public spirit (n.) – willingness to serve the community
social responsibility (n.) – the obligation to act for the benefit of society at large
🚫 Antonyms
apathy (n.) – lack of interest in community affairs
antisocial behavior (n.) – behavior that harms or lacks consideration for the community
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