citizen
noun
a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection (distinguished from alien).
citizens
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pluralof citizen.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“In order for the citizens to trust their government, they must have confidence that our elections are fair and free.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Perhaps, someday in the future, the spirit of 2020 will be revived with a new galvanizing philosophy: Most of our fellow citizens might actually be good people.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
During a transitional period, British citizens could apply for residence status under a withdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU - which ended on 31 December 2021.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Garrison called local TV stations and set up interviews with sick senior citizens who live in the park.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
On April 10, Abraham Lincoln appeared at a second-floor window of the Executive Mansion, as the White House was known then, to greet a crowd of citizens celebrating General Lee’s surrender.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
