citizen


Definition: Meaning of, citizen in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsɪtɪz(ə)n /

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Singular Plural
citizen citizens
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  1. someone who lives in a particular town, country, or state
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  2. someone who legally belongs to a particular country and has rights and responsibilities there, whether they are living there or not [↪  national]
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  3. second-class citizen someone who is made to feel unimportant because of the way people treat them
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citizen used in phrases

  • Citizen Genet (noun)
    1. 1763-1834 french diplomat who in 1793 tried to draw the United States into the war between France and England
  • Citizen Kane
    1. a famous US film made in 1941 by Orson WELLES . It tells the story of the life of a very rich businessman who owned several important newspapers. Many people think it is the greatest film ever made.
  • active citizen (noun)
    1. as in crime prevention and neighbourhood watch a citizen who takes an active role in the community
  • citizen's arrest (noun)
    1. when a person who is not a police officer catches someone and presents them to the police because they have done something illegal
  • private citizen (noun)
    1. a citizen who does not hold any official or public position
  • senior citizen (noun)
    1. someone who is over 60 years old or who is RETIRED
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