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

  • (..) By his tone, by his careful denials, - - he has been trying to plant damaging impression of my conduct. I'll tell you why we were in that room. Mr. Taylor, a respected citizen, - - had brought the evidence against this man and we urged him to resign. Why? To avoid bringing disgrace upon (..)
    1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington