noun

citizens

citizens, nationals

The citizens voted in the election.

The citizens voted in the election.

They are citizens of the United States.

They are citizens of the United States.

citizens of ((a place)). They are citizens of Canada.

Synonyms: nationals, residents, inhabitants

From Latin 'civis' meaning 'townsman'. It's related to the word 'city'.

Think of people who live in a 'city'; they are the 'citizens' of that city or country.

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