noncitizen

noun non·cit·i·zen \ ˌnän-ˈsi-tə-zən also -sən \

Updated on: 22 May 2018

Definition of noncitizen

: a person who is not a citizen

the only noncitizen in town

—often used before another noun

noncitizen students

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The ban restricts the entry of noncitizens from seven countries to varying degrees: Iran, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Venezuela.

— CNN, "Supreme Court takes up Trump travel ban," 25 Apr. 2018
Earlier this week the Supreme Court voted to strike down the key provision of a statute that allows the expulsion of certain noncitizens.

— kristen bellstrom, Fortune, "World's Greatest Leaders, Southwest Airlines, Parkland Students: Broadsheet April 19," 19 Apr. 2018
The noncitizen spouses are from Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, and China.

— akilah johnson, BostonGlobe.com, "Mass. ACLU sues Trump administration, citing ‘bait and switch’ immigration policy," 12 Apr. 2018
Barkley is convinced that millions of noncitizens across the country actively vote in elections and were the reason that Clinton won the popular vote in 2016.

— jenna johnson, chicagotribune.com, "‘I love this place’: Trump campaigns for Pennsylvania candidate but keeps spotlight on himself," 11 Mar. 2018
Then, in January, the State Department revised the Foreign Affairs Manual, used to determine whether to grant noncitizens entrance to the United States.

— emily baumgaertner, New York Times, "Spooked by Trump Proposals, Immigrants Abandon Public Nutrition Services," 6 Mar. 2018
His officers subjected Latino Arizonans — citizens and noncitizens alike — to routine harassment and abuse.

— eric levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "Mike Pence Praises Joe Arpaio As Tireless Champion of the ‘Rule of Law’," 2 May 2018
The ID card will be available to citizens and noncitizens alike.

— john kass, chicagotribune.com, "Does black Chicago feel jilted by Rahm's Mayor Zorro act?," 25 Apr. 2018
Rob Roper says noncitizens shouldn't be considered permanent residents or legal voters.

— doug criss, CNN, "Vermont's capital could allow noncitizens to vote in local elections - an idea as old as America itself," 10 Apr. 2018

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1850

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noun non·cit·i·zen \ ˌnän-ˈsi-tə-zən \

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: one who is not a citizen

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