Word CITIZEN: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

citizen

🇺🇸 [ˈsɪtɪzən]

Meanings

A person who is a legally recognized member of a country, with rights and privileges such as voting, protection, and participation in civic life. Citizens typically owe allegiance to their country and may have duties, such as paying taxes.

Examples

• She is a proud citizen of the United States.
• Every citizen has the right to vote in elections.
• The city organized a meeting for local citizens to voice their concerns.

Synonyms

national • inhabitant • resident

Antonyms

foreigner • immigrant • alien