Citizens: meaning, definitions and examples

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citizens

 

[ ˈsɪtɪzən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

rights

Citizens are members of a community who have certain rights and responsibilities.

Synonyms

inhabitants, residents

Examples of usage

  • All citizens have the right to vote in elections.
  • Citizens are expected to pay taxes to support public services.
Context #2 | Noun

nationality

Citizens are individuals who are recognized as legal members of a country.

Synonyms

nationals, subjects

Examples of usage

  • He became a citizen of the United States after living there for five years.
  • Dual citizenship allows individuals to be citizens of two countries at the same time.

Translations

Translations of the word "citizens" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cidadãos

🇮🇳 नागरिकों

🇩🇪 Bürger

🇮🇩 warga negara

🇺🇦 громадяни

🇵🇱 obywatele

🇯🇵 市民 (shimin)

🇫🇷 citoyens

🇪🇸 ciudadanos

🇹🇷 vatandaşlar

🇰🇷 시민 (simin)

🇸🇦 مواطنين

🇨🇿 občané

🇸🇰 občania

🇨🇳 公民 (gōngmín)

🇸🇮 državljani

🇮🇸 borgarar

🇰🇿 азаматтар

🇬🇪 მოქალაქეები (mok'alak'eebi)

🇦🇿 vətəndaşlar

🇲🇽 ciudadanos

Word origin

The word 'citizen' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'citain', which meant 'inhabitant of a city'. Over time, the term evolved to represent individuals who have legal rights and duties within a particular country or community. The concept of citizenship has played a crucial role in shaping societies and governments throughout history, influencing rights, responsibilities, and participation in civic life.

See also: citizenize, citizenry, citizenship.