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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
- citizeness noun
- citizenly adjective
- noncitizen noun
- uncitizenly adjective
- undercitizen noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of citizen1
Example Sentences
Because all Canadian citizens and permanent residents have access to publicly funded healthcare, the researchers note that these results may not apply to countries where medical care depends on the ability to pay.
Tired of rampant shoplifting scaring away citizens and shoppers, Long Beach is trying to force stores to add staff and reduce dependence on self-checkout.
Our America strives to make it easier for all citizens to exercise their right to vote.
Mr Banayee was allowed to stay and later became an Irish citizen.
But the compact differs in proposing strict limits on foreign student enrollment and the tuition freeze for U.S. citizens.
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