dual citizenship

noun

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

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Jolie did not disclose the identities of the four, but they were said to have dual citizenship—a status China does not recognize. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 There are also no minimum stay visa requirements to achieve dual citizenship. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025 Love is in the air, and a dual citizenship may be on the horizon for stars like singer and actress Chloe Bailey, former Basketball Wives star Brooke Bailey, and influencer India Love. Essence, 7 Feb. 2025 Those who can fight in foreign armies include individuals with dual citizenship in another country and those who wish to serve in a NATO army. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 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 30 Mar. 2025.

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