nounπShareA resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties."The citizens of our town voted for a new mayor in the election. "politicsgovernmentnationstatesocietylawpersonhumanrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA legally-recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role."As citizens of this town, we have the right to vote and the obligation to pay taxes. "politicsgovernmentnationstaterightpersonhumansocietylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn inhabitant or occupant: a member of any place."Diogenes reckoned himself a citizen of the world."nationgovernmentpoliticssocietystatepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian."The pastor encouraged his congregation to live as citizens of heaven, reflecting God's love in their daily interactions and choices. "religiontheologysoulpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA civilian, as opposed to a police officer, soldier, or member of some other specialized (usually state) group."The police asked the citizens who witnessed the accident to give their statements. "humanpersonstategovernmentpoliticssocietylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ordinary person, as opposed to nobles and landed gentry on one side and peasants, craftsmen, and laborers on the other."While the king and his court held power, the citizens of the town managed their own businesses and farms, representing the common people who were neither royalty nor serfs. "personsocietypoliticshistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually capitalized) A term of address among French citizens during the French Revolution or towards its supporters elsewhere; (later, dated) a term of address among socialists and communists."During the French Revolution, a revolutionary might greet another with "Bonjour, citizens!" to show solidarity. "politicshistorygovernmentsocietylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn object."The art museum displayed various ceramic citizens, each one a small, detailed sculpture. "personsocietynationgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading