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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"The future police service should be near the citizens," he says.

From BBC

Thousands of flights have been cancelled, and many British citizens who would like to leave remain stuck in the region.

From BBC

Starmer demurred, saying all British citizens were entitled to the same help regardless of their tax status.

From The Wall Street Journal

At a park, visitors are citizens or patrons.

From Los Angeles Times

The Department of Homeland Security has called fake reports of American citizens being detained.

From Los Angeles Times