citizenship noun - definition in Business English Dictionary

citizenship

/ˈsɪtɪz^ənʃɪp/ noun [U]

› the state of being a member of a country, and having legal rights because of this:

British/Canadian/US citizenship

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› the state of being a member of a particular group and behaving responsibly:

We are committed to universal values, good corporate citizenship, and a healthy environment.

(Definition of citizenship noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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