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Definition of Citizen
1. Noun. A native or naturalized member of a state or other political community.
Group relationships: Citizenry, People
Generic synonyms: National, Subject
Specialized synonyms: Active Citizen, Civilian, Freeman, Freewoman, Private Citizen, Repatriate, Thane, Elector, Voter
Derivative terms: Citizenship, Citizenship
Antonyms: Noncitizen
Generic synonyms: National, Subject
Specialized synonyms: Active Citizen, Civilian, Freeman, Freewoman, Private Citizen, Repatriate, Thane, Elector, Voter
Derivative terms: Citizenship, Citizenship
Antonyms: Noncitizen
Definition of Citizen
1. n. One who enjoys the freedom and privileges of a city; a freeman of a city, as distinguished from a foreigner, or one not entitled to its franchises.
2. a. Having the condition or qualities of a citizen, or of citizens; as, a citizen soldiery.
Definition of Citizen
1. a resident of a city or town [n -S]