citizen

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪtɪzən/
/ˈsɪtɪsən/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties.

Synonyms
burgess burgher freeman
2 Definition

A legally-recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role.

Synonyms
countryman national
Antonyms
alien foreigner illegal illegal alien
3 Definition

An inhabitant or occupant: a member of any place.

Synonyms
denizen inhabitant local native occupant resident
Antonyms
alien outsider stranger
Example Sentences
  • Diogenes reckoned himself a citizen of the world.
4 Definition

A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian.

5 Definition

A civilian, as opposed to a police officer, soldier, or member of some other specialized (usually state) group.

6 Definition

An ordinary person, as opposed to nobles and landed gentry on one side and peasants, craftsmen, and laborers on the other.

7 Definition

(usually capitalized) A term of address among French citizens during the French Revolution or towards its supporters elsewhere; (later, dated) a term of address among socialists and communists.

Synonyms
comrade
8 Definition

An object.