Meaning & use
citizens
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Legally recognized members of a state or nation, entitled to its rights and protections and bound by its laws.
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Only citizens of the country are permitted to vote in national elections.
The mayor thanked the citizens for their patience during the road construction.
A note on using this word
"Citizen" is distinct from "resident," since a resident may live in a country without holding its citizenship or full legal rights.
Words with a similar meaning
nationalsresidents
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Words with an opposite meaning
aliensforeigners
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