Synonyms for

Citizen

Verb / ˈsɪtʌzʌn / / ˈsɪtɪzʌn / Another word for citizen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A citizen is a person who legally belongs to a particular country and has the rights and protection of that country.

Synonyms & similar words

noncitizen inhabitant resident national subject voter taxpayer member inlander dweller townsman townswoman townsfolk burgess freeman freewoman freedman freedwoman native local compatriot

Synonyms by register

Formal

national subject denizen inhabitant

Informal

local resident townsperson native

Literary

freeman burgher denizen

Antonyms

foreigner outsider alien stranger non-citizen visitor

Common collocations

  • fellow citizen
  • proud citizen
  • active citizen
  • every citizen
  • citizen of the world
  • citizen rights
  • citizen participation

Word family

noun citizen
verb naturalize
adjective civic

Usage note

While 'citizen' often implies membership in a nation-state, it can also refer to an inhabitant of a city or town. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. My dad is a citizen of Canada.
  2. In order to vote in an election, you have to be a citizen of the country.
  3. Becoming a citizen of a new country can take a lot of time and effort.
  4. The citizen helped the police by reporting the crime.
  5. As a citizen, you have certain rights and responsibilities.

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