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 son of Hungarians who emigrated to Britain, Hilton served as an advisor to Cameron before becoming an American citizen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Iran last month released another Japanese citizen -- who was also not named -- who was being held, with Tokyo saying on March 22 that the person would return to Japan.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“If you are a United States citizen, you may continue to receive payments while outside the U.S.,” the Social Security Administration said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

They will also provide equipment including magnets and sieves for the citizen scientists.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

If a citizen, he may lose the right to vote; if not, he becomes immediately deportable.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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