A system, ideology, or emphasis on citizenship; the principle or practice of valuing citizenship and civic participation.
From 'citizen' plus '-ism' (from Greek -isma, indicating a system or practice); follows the pattern of words like 'patriotism' and 'nationalism.'
By adding '-ism,' the word transforms 'citizen' from a simple status into a complete philosophy or movement—the same linguistic trick that turns 'nation' into 'nationalism' or 'patriot' into 'patriotism.'
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