fellow-citizenship

We cherish our fellow-citizenship in this diverse community.

Definition

Noun: The state or condition of being a fellow citizen; the relationship shared by people who are citizens of the same country or community.

Usage Examples

• (The bond formed by being citizens of the same nation.)
• (The sense of belonging to the same community encourages helping others.)
• (The legal framework reinforces the shared status of citizenship.)

Advanced Usage

• "bonds of fellow-citizenship": The ties that unite people as members of the same political entity.

  • The bonds of fellow-citizenship are often celebrated on national holidays. (The connections based on shared citizenship are honored publicly.)

• "spirit of fellow-citizenship": A collective attitude of responsibility and cooperation among citizens.

  • A strong spirit of fellow-citizenship can reduce social divisions. (When people feel they are fellow citizens, they work together more harmoniously.)

Variants and Related Words

• Fellow citizen (n): a person who is a citizen of the same country as another.

  • My fellow citizens and I voted in the election. (Other people who share my nationality.)

• Citizenship (n): the status of being a legal member of a nation, with rights and duties.

  • She applied for citizenship after living in the country for ten years. (The legal recognition as a member of the state.)

• Fellow (adj/n): sharing a particular status or activity with another person.

  • He is a fellow member of the club. (Another person in the same group.)

Synonyms

• Civic kinship: The feeling of belonging to the same civic community.
• National fellowship: The bond among people of the same nation.
• Common citizenship: The shared legal status of being citizens.

Related Idioms

• Citizen of the world: a person who identifies with a global community rather than a single nation.

  • She considers herself a citizen of the world, but still values her fellow-citizenship with her countrymen. (She feels connected to all people globally while also recognizing her national ties.)

• Good citizen: a person who fulfills their duties within a community.

  • Acts of volunteering demonstrate good citizenship and strengthen fellow-citizenship. (Responsible behavior reinforces the bonds among citizens.)