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citizen

[sit-uh-zuhn, -suhn]

noun

  1. a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection (alien ).

  2. an inhabitant of a city or town, especially one entitled to its privileges or franchises.

  3. an inhabitant, or denizen.

    The deer is a citizen of our woods.

  4. a civilian, as distinguished from a soldier, police officer, etc.



citizen

/ ˈsɪtɪzən, -ˌnɛs, ˈsɪtɪzənɪs /

noun

  1. a native registered or naturalized member of a state, nation, or other political community Compare alien

  2. an inhabitant of a city or town

  3. a native or inhabitant of any place

  4. a civilian, as opposed to a soldier, public official, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • citizeness noun
  • citizenly adjective
  • noncitizen noun
  • uncitizenly adjective
  • undercitizen noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of citizen1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English citisein, from Anglo-French citesein, Old French citeain, from cite city + -ain -an; change from citeain to citesein perhaps by association with Anglo-French denzain denizen
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Word History and Origins

Origin of citizen1

C14: from Anglo-French citesein, from Old French citeien, from cité, city
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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.

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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.

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Our America strives to make it easier for all citizens to exercise their right to vote.

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Mr Banayee was allowed to stay and later became an Irish citizen.

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But the compact differs in proposing strict limits on foreign student enrollment and the tuition freeze for U.S. citizens.

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