Citizens
/ˈsɪtɪzənz/
nounBeginner🔥Very CommonLegal
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Definitions
1
A legally recognized member of a state or nation, entitled to full civil rights.
/ˈsɪtɪzənz/
nounneutralBeginner
Legal
Inhabitants of a city or state, possessing full civil rights.
The citizens of the town protested the new law.
💡 Simply: Citizens are like members of a club – a country club! They get all the rights and responsibilities that come with belonging.
👶 For kids: People who live in a country and get to vote!
More Examples
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All citizens are equal under the law.
How It's Used
Government
"The citizens elected a new mayor."
Law
"Citizens have the right to due process."
From Old French *citeain, from Latin civis "citizen, inhabitant of a city".
The concept of citizenship has evolved over time, expanding to include more diverse groups of people.
Memory tip
Think 'city' - citizens live in cities and have rights there.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"Inhabitant of a city; member of a state"
Base: citizen
responsible citizensactive citizensconcerned citizens
Common misspellings
citizanscitizinscittizens
Practice
Usage
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