dual citizenship

noun

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

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Dean Kremer, who has dual citizenship, was the first Israeli player drafted by MLB and debuted with the Orioles in 2020. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026 China does not allow dual citizenship, and Gu has declined to disclose her citizenship status. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026 China does not allow dual citizenship and Gu has refused to comment on her citizenship status. Zac Anderson, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 O'Sullivan, whose children are ages 2 and 4, has dual citizenship through his Australian wife. Derek James, CBS News, 16 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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