dual citizenship

noun

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

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Immigration lawyers and consultants have also reported rising interest among Americans for dual citizenship—the ability to be a citizen of two (or more) countries. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 Two bills filed by Shane Baker, R-Somerset, would limit the ability of immigrants or those who hold dual citizenship to hold local or state office within Kentucky. Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026 That ability to travel across the European Union and to relocate to Italy or other EU countries makes Italian dual citizenship appealing. Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026 Despite being born in San Francisco, at competitions the Chinese-American star represents China, her mother’s home country, which does not allow dual citizenship. Noah Furtado, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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