citizen

Definition

  • noun: a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country
  • noun: an inhabitant of a city or town
  • synonyms: burgess, burgher, cit

Examples

  • I've been treated like a 'second-class citizen'. [=someone who is not given the same rights as other people]

  • She was a United States 'citizen' but lived most of her life abroad.

  • programs/activities for 'senior citizens'

Movie quotes

  • (..) refugee camps, schools or bread lines in order to retain power must be confronted. A leader that would sacrifice the physical and emotional well-being of his citizens, just to stay in power? Well... that leader needs to be stopped. If she doesn't pardon me... I'll kill her. Thank you (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13