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).
noncitizen
-
a word derived from
citizen.
Example Sentences
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Carlson said she was surprised to see the data she provided used in the new review of noncitizen voters.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
A government attorney wrote that DHS would consider what is known as a stipulated removal, in which a noncitizen waives their right to a hearing before entering into deportation proceedings.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
He said he first thought about the issue seriously a decade ago, when San Francisco voters passed a measure allowing noncitizen parents to cast ballots in school board elections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
One of the more challenging issues is that roughly two-thirds of U.S. agricultural workers are noncitizen immigrants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
And at least one time, the government deported a noncitizen in direct contravention of a court order forbidding that deportation.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2026
