"dual" meaning in English

See dual in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /djʊəl/ [UK], /ˈdu.əl/ [US] Audio: en-uk-dual.ogg [UK] Forms: dual [positive], – [comparative], – [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A dual role, purpose, identity, etc. is one that has two parts, functions, or aspects.
    Sense id: simple-dual-en-adj-X7x2i1ZU Categories (other): Attributive modifiers
     
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          "text": "Mr. Gonzalez holds dual citizenship in Mexico and the United States."
        }
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