Pronunciation

/cɪˈzɪtən/

Definitions

Noun

1. A person who belongs to a particular country, state, or city by birth, residence, or naturalization, and is entitled to rights and obligations under its laws.
   • Example: “As a citizen of France, he has the right to vote in elections.”
2. A member of a political community or society.
   • Example: “She is an active participant in local citizen groups.”

Verb

1. To be a member of a particular nation or country by birth or choice.
   • Example: “After living in the US for 10 years, she became a naturalized citizen.”
2. To qualify as a member of a community or group through shared interests or responsibilities.
   • Example: “Many citizens volunteered during the pandemic to help their neighbors.”

Adjective

1. Relating to a member of a particular country or state.
   • Example: “The citizen survey showed widespread support for the new policy.”

Phrases

• “To be a loyal citizen” emphasizes dedication to one’s country.
• “Citizen rights” refers to the legal protections granted to individuals by their government.
• “Citizen science” involves non-experts contributing to scientific research.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “He is a proud Canadian citizen who takes part in various community events.”
• Verb: “As citizens, we must uphold the law and respect our fellow citizens.”
• Adjective: “The citizen journalists played a crucial role in reporting the news during the crisis.”

Synonyms

• National
• Resident
• Inhabitant
• Subject
• Denizen
• Fellow
• Public

Note: The “Verb” definition for “citizen” includes two meanings, but in common usage, it is often associated with the act of becoming a member of a country, rather than greeting someone. If you’d like to separate these meanings, you could consider creating two separate entries for “become a citizen” (as a verb) and “greet someone as a citizen” (as a noun or action).