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citizenship

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




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The magical year in that case is 1868, when birthright citizenship was enshrined in the 14th Amendment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

They still plan on retiring in Italy, citizenship or no citizenship.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

These remaining cases have massive implications for democracy, civil liberties, and the fundamental question of who gets to be an American; they include disputes over birthright citizenship, voting rights, immigration, and executive authority.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Nearly 20,000 Americans applied for Irish citizenship in 2025, while about 9,000 applied for British citizenship, a considerably more difficult and expensive process.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

“We both have the same problem. Moms who need to study for the citizenship test. Moms who are driving us nuts. Moms who have already met once.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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