citizen
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/ˈsɪtɪzən/
English
Definitions
noun
- A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties.
- A legally-recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role.
- An inhabitant or occupant: a member of any place.“Diogenes reckoned himself a citizen of the world.”
- A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian.
Related words
Synonyms
burgessburgherfreemancomradecountrymannationaldenizeninhabitantlocalnativeoccupantresidenttownsmantownswomanciviccompatriotcitizenshipbourgeois
Antonyms
country gentlemancountryfolkcountrymanpeasantvillageralienforeignerillegalillegal alienoutsiderstranger