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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And a nursing home of senior citizens belts out its fear of being forgotten after they die.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Simsek sought to reassure investors this week amid fears that hundreds of thousands of people including many ordinary Turkish citizens could lose money in the fund collapse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Then, I met two different couples, senior citizens from the West Coast, on a recent cross-country flight.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
But the lawyer for the brothers, who are dual US-UK citizens, accused British authorities of failing to provide the necessary supporting documents in the request.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Telegrams and letters from both famous dignitaries and ordinary citizens flooded the White House with heartfelt wishes for Garfield's recovery.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
