non-citizenship
|non-cit-i-zen-ship|
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/nɑn-ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/
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/nɒn-ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/
absence of citizenship
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-citizenship' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'citizenship', which refers to the status of being a citizen.
Historical Evolution
'non-citizenship' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'citizenship' to denote the absence of citizenship.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having the rights and duties of a citizen', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the status of not being a citizen of a particular country.
He lived in the country for years under non-citizenship.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 00:15