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citizen
[sit-uh-zuhn, -suhn]
noun
a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection (alien ).
an inhabitant of a city or town, especially one entitled to its privileges or franchises.
an inhabitant, or denizen.
The deer is a citizen of our woods.
a civilian, as distinguished from a soldier, police officer, etc.
citizen
/ ˈsɪtɪzən, -ˌnɛs, ˈsɪtɪzənɪs /
noun
a native registered or naturalized member of a state, nation, or other political community Compare alien
an inhabitant of a city or town
a native or inhabitant of any place
a civilian, as opposed to a soldier, public official, etc
Other Word Forms
- citizenly adjective
- noncitizen noun
- uncitizenly adjective
- undercitizen noun
- citizeness noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of citizen1
Example Sentences
"But it is clear that it is necessary to protect our borders, our veterans, and our citizens."
His father, Joel, is a French citizen, and the couple live in France.
The move caused widespread problems for citizens and its end was greeted with celebration.
Those videos are sadly just a drop in the toxic river of posts showing immigration agents brutalizing migrants and citizens alike that long ago drowned out almost anything else on my social media feeds.
Republicans would like voters to believe that undocumented immigrants are throwing parties in our emergency rooms, racking up free services while shoving U.S. citizens out to the sidewalk.
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