Definition

A person who lives in a particular place and has rights and responsibilities there, often including the right to vote.

Example

Every citizen has the right to participate in the democratic process.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new initiatives for young citizens in our city?

Yeah, it's great to see them getting involved in the community.

I think it's important for every citizen to contribute, don’t you?

Absolutely! It helps build a stronger community for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Citizen → It is derived from the Old French 'citoyen' (meaning inhabitant of a city) and the Latin 'civis' (meaning citizen or townsman). The word 'citizen' refers to a person who legally belongs to a particular country or city and has rights and responsibilities there.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'townsman' ('civis') who is an 'inhabitant' ('citoyen') of a city — that's what a citizen is, someone who belongs to a community.

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