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

  • (..) instructions, or you'll be put to sleep. And don't forget Taco Tuesday's coming next week! That's the day every rule-following citizen gets a free taco and my love! You have a great day too, President Business. Man, he's such a cool guy. I always wanna hear more of what... (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie