Meanings
The status of being a citizen of a particular country or state.
کسی خاص ملک یا ریاست کا شہری ہونے کی حیثیت۔
شہریت
shahriyat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- dual citizenship
- citizenship status
- acquire citizenship
Example Sentences
He was granted citizenship after living in the country for ten years.
اسے ملک میں دس سال رہنے کے بعد شہریت دی گئی۔
Usay mulk mein das saal rehne ke baad shahriyat di gayi.
Citizenship laws can vary significantly between countries.
شہریت کے قوانین ملکوں کے درمیان نمایاں طور پر مختلف ہو سکتے ہیں۔
Shahriyat ke qawaid mulkon ke darmiyan numayan tor par mukhtalif ho sakte hain.
She applied for citizenship to enjoy the benefits of residency.
اس نے رہائش کے فوائد享享نانے کے لیے شہریت کے لیے درخواست دی۔
Us ne rehaysh ke fawaid hasil karne ke liye shahriyat ke liye darkhwast di.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of citizenship as the ship that carries you to your country's rights and responsibilities.
Imagine a ship sailing under the flag of your country, representing your membership in that nation.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "citizien" — inhabitant
First known use: 14th century
The word 'citizenship' comes from the Old French word 'citizien,' which refers to someone who lives in a city or town. It evolved through Middle English to indicate the status of being a member of a nation or community.