dual citizenship

noun

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

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Even if Gagianas gave up his passport, Benson alluded to ways defendants with dual citizenship could go to Greece through a third country to avoid extradition. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 India does not allow dual citizenship, meaning generations of elite athletes of Indian heritage have been ineligible to represent the national team across all sports. Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026 Potentially millions of Americans suddenly have a much easier path to Canadian citizenship, prompting a rush of people to explore their ancestry and file paperwork seeking dual citizenship. Sarah Raza, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 Driven by politics, family heritage, job opportunities and other factors, thousands of Americans are exploring whether the easier process makes now the right time to gain dual citizenship. Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 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 4 May. 2026.

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