citizen

cit-i-zen · noun

imported

Definitions

1.
A legally recognized member of a state or nation who has rights and duties under its laws.
2.
A native or resident of a city or town.
3.
A person who embodies the ideals of a community.

plural: citizens

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citizen of the world — Someone who identifies with humanity rather than a single nation.
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senior citizen — An elderly person, typically over 65.
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second-class citizen — Someone treated as inferior to others.
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private citizen — An ordinary person not holding public office.

From Anglo-French citeien, from Old French citeain, from cite ("city"), from Latin civitas. Related to city and civic.