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
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a word derived from
citizen.
Example Sentences
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The findings were submitted in litigation brought by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, which is challenging the administration’s efforts to use federal immigration data to identify suspected noncitizen voters.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
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
Attorneys for the federal government argued in court Thursday that they were asking for noncitizen registration numbers, billable hours and days of legal services, information they say is not confidential.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Dias said that backers of noncitizen voting need to build a broad coalition — grassroots organizations, election officials, lawyers for the city — before taking the proposal to voters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
