Cool MateMeaning of Citizen
a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country
In simple words: A member of a country or community.
Citizen in a sentence
- Every citizen has the right to vote in elections held in their country.
- As a good citizen, he always participates in community service.
- The city has a strong program to help new citizens adapt to their new environment.
- The organization aims to promote civic responsibilities among citizens.
- In some countries, being a citizen means you have access to public healthcare.
How to use Citizen
Used to describe someone who legally belongs to a country. It's formal and appropriate in legal or political contexts but should be avoided in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
citizen + of + country
Memory hint
Think of 'city' — a citizen is a person who belongs to a city or country.
Related words
Collocations with Citizen
Synonyms for Citizen
Opposites of Citizen
- noncitizen
- foreigner
Common mistakes with Citizen
- Confused with 'resident' — a resident may not be a citizen.
- Using 'citizenship' when 'citizen' is correct.
- Using 'a citizen' when talking about a group.
Citizen appears in
Citizen in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مواطن
عضو في بلد أو مجتمع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নাগরিক
একটি দেশ বা সম্প্রদায়ের সদস্য।
- GermanDeutsch
Bürger
Ein Mitglied eines Landes oder einer Gemeinschaft.
- SpanishEspañol
Ciudadano
Un miembro de un país o comunidad.
- Persianفارسی
شهروند
یه عضو از یه کشور یا جامعه.
- FrenchFrançais
Citoyen
Un membre d'un pays ou d'une communauté.
- Hindiहिन्दी
नागरिक
किसी देश या समुदाय का सदस्य।
- ItalianItaliano
Cittadino
Un membro di un paese o di una comunità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cidadão
Um membro de um país ou comunidade.
- RussianРусский
Гражданин
Член страны или сообщества.
- Urduاردو
شہری
کسی ملک یا کمیونٹی کا رکن۔
- Chinese中文
公民
一个国家或社区的成员。
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Frequently asked questions about Citizen
What does Citizen mean?
A member of a country or community.
What is the definition of Citizen?
a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country
How do you use Citizen in a sentence?
Every citizen has the right to vote in elections held in their country.
Can you give another example of Citizen?
As a good citizen, he always participates in community service.
What are synonyms for Citizen?
Common alternatives include national, inhabitant, member, local.
What is the opposite of Citizen?
Opposite meanings include noncitizen, foreigner.
What words go with Citizen?
It commonly pairs with full, naturalized, British, somebody’s fellow citizens, full, naturalized, British, somebody’s fellow citizens.
What are common mistakes when using Citizen?
Confused with 'resident' — a resident may not be a citizen. Using 'citizenship' when 'citizen' is correct. Using 'a citizen' when talking about a group.
How do you pronounce Citizen?
US: /["/ˈsɪtɪzn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɪtɪzn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Citizen?
Used to describe someone who legally belongs to a country. It's formal and appropriate in legal or political contexts but should be avoided in casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Citizen?
"Citizen" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.