Passport
/ˈpæspɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) An official document issued by a government certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel internationally.
She showed her passport at the airport checkpoint.
Forms
- passports
Commentary
Often used to establish identity and citizenship; must be valid for international travel.
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