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citizenship|ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp|
[f. as citizen + -ship.]
The position or status of being a citizen, with its rights and privileges.
1611Cotgr., Citoyennerie, a Citizenship, the freedome of a Citie. a1792Bp. Horne Occas. Serm. 158 (T.) Our citizenship, as saith the apostle, is in heaven. a1831Sir J. Sinclair Corr. II. 13 General laws, relative to naturalization and citizenship. 1864City Chamberlain to Garibaldi in Times 21 Apr., The City of London invites you to-day to accept the highest honour at her disposal, placing your distinguished name upon the list of worthies inscribed upon the roll of honorary citizenship. 1869Seeley Lect. & Ess. i. 5 The Italian allies..had not yet been admitted to the Roman citizenship. 1881N. T. (Rev. Vers.) Phil. iii. 20 Our citizenship [Wyclif living, 16th c. vv. conversation] is in heaven. |