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citizenship

[sit-uh-zuhn-ship, -suhn-] / ˈsɪt ə zənˌʃɪp, -sən- /




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Thus, they argued, he lacked the constitutionally required nine years of citizenship.

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

"To say I'm English is to take a 'laissez-faire, anything-goes' attitude to ethnicity, citizenship and identity. It also denies me my Asian heritage," she added.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

Leo took Peruvian citizenship during his many years in the Andean country.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026

The Arab-led parties, which gained a record number of seats after unprecedented voter turnout by Palestinians with Israeli citizenship, are now in the unlikely position of kingmakers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

Villagers in the satellite settlements exchanged products with the center, sending beans uphill and obtaining llama jerky in return, all the while retaining their citizenship in a homeland they rarely saw.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann


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