dual citizenship

noun

: the status of an individual who is a citizen of two or more nations

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There are nearly 80 political prisoners in our ward alone, including men with dual citizenship, women’s rights and democracy activists, and those held for a variety of ideological beliefs. Jeff Kaufman, Time, 30 May 2025 The bill exempts American citizens or those with dual citizenship from the ban. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025 Both score low for dual citizenship, which is restricted in Japan and not recognized in Singapore. Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025 Tight security and protocol Strict diplomatic protocol dictated the seating arrangements at the inaugural Mass, with both the United States and Peru getting front-row seats thanks to Leo’s dual citizenship. Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dual citizenship

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dual citizenship was circa 1924

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“Dual citizenship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dual%20citizenship. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.

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