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Synonyms & Similar Words
national
resident
inhabitant
dweller
townsman
townswoman
burgher
freeman
freewoman
subject
national
compatriot
countryman
countrywoman
civilian
noncombatant
voter
elector
constituent
member
denizen
native
indigene
aboriginal
autochthon
burgess
commoner
layperson
plebeian
proletarian
workingman
workingwoman
Meaning of Citizen
A person who lives in a particular country, having full rights and responsibilities
Definitions
- A person who lives in a particular country, having full rights and responsibilities under the law
- A person who is a member of a particular community or city
- A person who is not a member of the nobility or aristocracy
Etymology of Citizen
The word "citizen" comes from the Old French "citoyen", which is derived from the Latin "civis", meaning "townsman" or "city dweller"
The Latin "civis" is also related to the word "civitas", meaning "city" or "community"
The word "citizen" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a person who lives in a particular city or country
Example Uses
- The citizen was proud to vote in the national election
- As a citizen of the world, she felt a sense of responsibility to help those in need
- The new citizen was sworn in at a special ceremony at the city hall