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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Alba, originally from Bolivia and a Spanish citizen through marriage, moved to the UK with her husband because "there was no work left in Spain".

From Barron's

The proposed changes are mired in jargon, but the potential impact is clear enough to spook many consumer advocates and everyday citizens.

From MarketWatch

Many leaders are already working to justify these trade-offs, clearly and honestly, to their citizens, and their effort can use the support of Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

What steps should authorities take to protect citizens from the health effects of wildfires?

From The Wall Street Journal

“Strong and determined, Michele and Rob Reiner devoted a great deal of their lives for the betterment of our fellow citizens,” the statement reads.

From Los Angeles Times

citizen

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