Definition

The condition of being a member of a particular country or community, which includes certain rights and responsibilities.

Example

She applied for citizenship after living in the country for five years.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how important citizenship is in our society?

Definitely! It gives us rights and responsibilities that we should all take seriously.

Yeah, I feel like understanding citizenship helps us appreciate our community more.

Exactly! It’s all about being active and contributing to where we live.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Citizenship is formed from "citizen" (from Old French *citoyen*, meaning a member of a city or state) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "citizenship" refers to the state or condition of being a member of a city or state, with associated rights and responsibilities.

Memory Tip

Think of being a 'member of a city' ('citizen') and the '-ship' indicating a state or condition. This helps you remember that 'citizenship' means the state of being a member of a community.

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