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Citizenship test

Meaning in immigration & visas, with examples

nounCommon term

In immigration & visas, citizenship test means: An exam about a country's history, laws, government and way of life that many countries require before granting citizenship or permanent residence.

In Turkish: vatandaşlık sınavı, vatandaşlık testi

How it is used

Each country has its own version, such as the Life in the UK test or the US civics test, and official study guides are published for them. People take, sit, pass or fail the test and can usually retake it.

Example sentences

  1. I'm studying the official handbook for my citizenship test next month.

  2. She passed the citizenship test on her first try.

Common collocations

  • take the citizenship test
  • pass the citizenship test
  • study guide
  • civics test
  • citizenshipThe legal status of being a full member of a country, with rights such as voting and holding its passport, and duties such as obeying its laws.
  • naturalisationThe legal process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of the country where they live, usually after several years of residence.
  • language requirementA rule that applicants must prove a certain level in the country's language, usually with an approved test or a qualification.
  • citizenship ceremonyA formal event where new citizens make an oath or pledge of loyalty and officially receive their citizenship.

More terms: Citizenship & Naturalisation

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