citizenship; civic rights; civil rights
Legal and political sense: the status of being a citizen of a country, including associated rights and duties.
He obtained Japanese nationality and acquired citizenship.
市民権の停止は重大な処分だ。
Suspension of civil rights is a serious penalty.
widespread acceptance; social recognition; common use
Figurative extension: something (a concept, product, practice) becomes so established that it is treated as a natural part of society, like a citizen. Often used in phrases like 市民権を得る.
スマートフォンはすっかり市民権を得た。
Smartphones have completely gained widespread acceptance.
この言葉はまだ市民権を得ていない。
This term has not yet gained common currency.
He acquired citizenship of the country he had lived in for many years.
Telework as a way of working has already gained widespread acceptance.
She lost her citizenship due to certain circumstances.
This word has gained acceptance among young people as slang.