citizen
Translation
citizen, national, resident
Examples
She is a citizen of France.
She is a citizen of France.
He is a good citizen.
He is a good citizen.
Grammar Patterns
((of a country)) a legally recognized subject of a state. She is a citizen of France.
Similar Words
Synonyms: national, resident, subject
Etymology
From Old French 'citeien', derived from 'cite' (city). Originally, an inhabitant of a city.
Memory Tips
A 'citizen' is a person who belongs to a 'city' or a country.