English

citizen

ˈsɪtɪzən
Meaning: a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Every citizen has the right to vote in the national election.
They fought for social justice and equality for all citizens.
They fought for social justice and equality for all citizens.
It is your duty as a citizen to vote in the election.
It is your duty as a citizen to vote in the election.
Postwar reconstruction brought hope to the citizens.
Postwar reconstruction brought hope to the citizens.
The government issued a decree that all citizens must pay the tax.
The government issued a decree that all citizens must pay the tax.
The citizens gathered in the square to overthrow the dictator.
The citizens gathered in the square to overthrow the dictator.
She is a Canadian citizen who lives in Toronto.
She is a Canadian citizen who lives in Toronto.
Many citizens continue to decry the unfair tax laws.
Many citizens continue to decry the unfair tax laws.
Some people view the private club as an elitist institution that excludes most citizens.
Some people view the private club as an elitist institution that excludes most citizens.
The new law was designed to emancipate the citizens from oppressive rules.
The new law was designed to emancipate the citizens from oppressive rules.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who has full rights as a member of a country, or sometimes an inhabitant of a city.

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