Synonyms for

Citizenship

Verb / ˈsɪtɪzʌˌnʃɪp / Another word for citizenship — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Citizenship refers to the status of being a member of a particular country and having the rights and privileges that come with that membership.

Synonyms & similar words

nationality membership belonging identity status allegiance residency naturalization colonization enfranchisement franchise suffrage emigration immigration inhabitation occupancy settlement sojourn tenancy

Synonyms by register

Formal

nationality denizenship subjecthood

Informal

belonging residency status

Literary

burghership freemanship

Antonyms

alienage foreignness expatriation non-citizenship statelessness

Common collocations

  • dual citizenship
  • citizenship test
  • citizenship rights
  • citizenship application
  • citizenship ceremony
  • citizenship status
  • citizenship education

Word family

noun citizen
adjective civic

Usage note

Citizenship refers to the status of being a citizen of a particular country. It is often distinguished from nationality, though the terms can overlap in meaning.

Example sentences

  1. My grandparents came to this country and worked hard to earn their citizenship.
  2. In order to travel to certain countries, you need to have a valid passport and citizenship.
  3. She takes her citizenship seriously and always votes in elections.
  4. Citizenship comes with certain rights and responsibilities.
  5. He was granted citizenship after living in the country for five years.

Quotes

  • The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Citizenship is not a spectator sport.
  • Democracy is not just a question of having a vote. It consists of strengthening each citizen's possibility and capacity to participate in the deliberations involved in life in society.
  • A good citizen is one who properly fulfills his or her role as a citizen. We do not need to be heroes to be good citizens. We just need to stay involved. Citizenship means to be a member of a community.

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