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citizen

[sit-uh-zuhn, -suhn] / ˈsɪt ə zən, -sən /
NOUN
person native to or naturalized in a country
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inhabitant national resident taxpayer
STRONG
burgher civilian commoner cosmopolite denizen dweller householder occupant settler townsman townsperson townswoman villager voter
WEAK
John/Jane Q. Public burgess freeman/woman member of body politic member of community naturalized person subject urbanite
Antonyms
STRONG
alien foreigner

Example Sentences

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His mother is an American citizen who was born in Denmark.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Sangha, a dual US-UK citizen who has been in federal custody since 2024, has reportedly apologised to Perry's family.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

There were many factors they needed to consider, including Medicare, which is not available there, and filing taxes as a U.S. citizen.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

On CNN, he described himself as just "another citizen."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

I still wanted to become an American citizen.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi