Citizenship
Citizenship (si-ti-zen-ship)
Citizenship is a legal status conferred by a state or nation upon its members, which carries with it certain rights and responsibilities. The term is derived from the Latin word civitas, which means "city".
Etymology
The term "citizenship" comes from the Latin civitas, which means city. In ancient Rome, a civis was a person who had the right to participate in the political life of the city, including the right to vote. Over time, the concept of citizenship expanded to include not just residents of a city, but members of a nation or state.
Definition
Citizenship is a legal status that involves specific rights, duties, and benefits. Citizens are generally entitled to the protection of the state, and are expected to fulfill certain responsibilities, such as paying taxes and obeying laws. Citizenship is often associated with the right to vote, the right to live and work in a country, and the right to receive government protection.
Related Terms
- Nationality: This is often used interchangeably with citizenship, but it can also refer to a person's ethnic or cultural identity.
- Naturalization: This is the process by which a non-citizen can acquire citizenship.
- Dual citizenship: This refers to the status of a person who is a citizen of two countries.
- Statelessness: This is the condition of a person who is not considered a citizen by any state.
- Immigration: This is the process of moving to a country with the intention of becoming a citizen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Citizenship
- Wikipedia's article - Citizenship
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