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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“The Japanese government has consistently called on Russia to ensure that the legitimate interests of Japanese citizens and companies are not undermined,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
That requires leaders willing to place constitutional responsibility above political convenience, institutions prepared to exercise meaningful oversight, and citizens who refuse to surrender their judgment to the most compelling voice in the room.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
Japan has urged citizens to stockpile food and essentials for the typhoon season, and to secure outdoor furniture that could become deadly projectiles when typhoon winds hit.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
He also vowed to conduct more aggressive reviews of the way nonprofits that do business with the city spend funds meant to aid unhoused citizens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Set apart from “normal” citizens for our own protection and theirs, our gated, walled, and closely guarded campus complex sprawled across an entire island in the middle of the ocean.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
