- plural of citizen.
citizens
Example Sentences
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He has softened his support, saying that their arrival should be up to local citizens and elected officials.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
"Beyond the profound moral concerns, a public execution could hand terrorist organizations a propaganda victory, fuel radicalization, and put American service members, diplomats, and citizens overseas at greater risk," he wrote, external.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
In the developing world, he added, governments are being forced to make the "impossible" choice between cutting support for their poorest citizens or risking their entire development agenda.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
Canada, Germany and Ireland warned their citizens to avoid the airport in Riyadh.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
This era became known as the Red Scare, and many ordinary citizens were accused of sympathizing with the Communists.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
