dual citizenship

noun

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

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Snowbirds are also rattled by the Trump administration's move to require Canadians staying in the U.S. for longer than 30 days to register with immigration authorities, says DuPont, who has dual citizenship. Sami Sparber, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025 International Living recently published a report that identifies the fastest ways for Americans to get dual citizenship in 2025. Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 But far more are registering their children for dual citizenship in Honduras. Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2025 It is intended for Americans without a visa, dual citizenship, or permission to live, work or study in the U.K. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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