Citizen

/ˈsɪtɪzn/

noun

A person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country.

As a citizen of the United States, he was entitled to vote.

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A citizen has specific legal rights in their country, such as voting and protection.

Only citizens can join the army.

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Being a citizen usually involves a legal process like birth in the country or naturalization.

She gained citizenship after passing the naturalization test.

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The concept of a citizen typically implies a sense of belonging or ties to one's country.

Citizens feel a duty to improve their country.

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