citizen

Definition for citizen

noun as in person native to or naturalized in a country

Strongest matches

inhabitant, national, resident, taxpayer

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burgher, civilian, commoner, cosmopolite, denizen, dweller, householder, occupant, settler, townsman, townsperson, townswoman, villager, voter

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John/Jane Q. Public, burgess, freeman/woman, member of body politic, member of community, naturalized person, subject, urbanite

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"We will always take all actions necessary at the domestic level to keep UK citizens safe."

From BBC

It would also require U.S. citizens applying for or currently receiving housing assistance to provide documents proving their citizenship, such as birth or naturalization certificates.

From Salon

Mr Ozorio will be handed over to Argentine police soon, while Mr Valverde, who is a Peruvian citizen, will stay in jail in Peru for now pending an extradition request by Argentina.

From BBC

During the Great Recession, California voters stripped state lawmakers of the power to draw the lines, and handed that power to a panel of 14 citizens.

From Los Angeles Times

La migra regularly harass U.S. citizens even after they’ve offered proof of residency and have ignored court-ordered restraining orders banning them from targeting people because of their ethnicity.

From Los Angeles Times

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