citizen

Intermediate

/ˈsɪt̬.ə.zən/

noun
a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular town or city

citizen in a sentence

  • “She became a US citizen.”
  • “The interests of British citizens living abroad are protected by the British Embassy.”
  • “He applied to become an American citizen.”
  • “This will affect all citizens of this country.”

What does “citizen” mean?

citizen (noun) means a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular town or city. It is pronounced /ˈsɪt̬.ə.zən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "citizen" mean?
citizen (noun) means: a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular town or city
How do you pronounce "citizen"?
"citizen" is pronounced /ˈsɪt̬.ə.zən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "citizen" in a sentence?
Here is "citizen" used in a sentence: She became a US citizen.

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