citizen

• Eine Person, die rechtlich als Angehörige eines Staates oder Gemeinwesens anerkannt ist, sei es durch Geburt oder durch Einbürgerung; auch ein Bewohner oder Einwohner eines Ortes.

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized.

1. Legal member of a countryB1formal

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

   Staatsbürger

   • She became a citizen of Canada last year.
   • All citizens have the right to vote.
   • He is a proud citizen of his country.

   Synonymenationalnativesubject

   Antonymealienforeignernoncitizenstateless person

2. Inhabitant of a city or townB1formal

   A person who lives in a particular town or city.

   Einwohner

   • The citizens of the town gathered for the festival.
   • Local citizens are concerned about the new construction.
   • He is a respected citizen of this community.

   Synonymeburgherdenizeninhabitantresidenttownsman