1
as in nationals
a person who owes allegiance to a government and is protected by it
conscientious citizens who regard voting as a duty as well as a right
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as in villagers
a person who lives in a town on a permanent basis
claimed that the good citizens of the town were sick of high property taxes
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Recent Examples of citizens
Analysts say not enough is being done by the government to protect its citizens, despite promises by President Bola Tinubu to curb the crisis.
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Dyepkazah Shibayan, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The fair’s ceremony—usually with around 50 new citizens—feels especially intimate.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
More arrests in Cuba Detentions and imprisonment of ordinary citizens who are not activists or government opponents have increased in recent months.
—Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
And the veterans were lauded for their service by grateful citizens, whether in France, in Germany, or at home.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
The possible ordinance wouldn't apply to disabled citizens.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 6 June 2026
In an attempt at shoring up the currency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month urged citizens to pause gold purchases, conserve fuel, and avoid overseas travel.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Candidates must be Spanish citizens, legally competent, up to date on their membership obligations, and have at least 20 uninterrupted years as a club member.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Our relationship will be defined by trust, cooperation, and the pursuit of tangible benefits for Colombia and its citizens.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Dyepkazah Shibayan, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The fair’s ceremony—usually with around 50 new citizens—feels especially intimate.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
More arrests in Cuba Detentions and imprisonment of ordinary citizens who are not activists or government opponents have increased in recent months.
—Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
And the veterans were lauded for their service by grateful citizens, whether in France, in Germany, or at home.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
The possible ordinance wouldn't apply to disabled citizens.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 6 June 2026
In an attempt at shoring up the currency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month urged citizens to pause gold purchases, conserve fuel, and avoid overseas travel.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Candidates must be Spanish citizens, legally competent, up to date on their membership obligations, and have at least 20 uninterrupted years as a club member.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Our relationship will be defined by trust, cooperation, and the pursuit of tangible benefits for Colombia and its citizens.
—Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citizens
Noun
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For foreign nationals living, investing or doing business in the United States, the forthcoming implementation details will likely determine the real-world impact.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Another airstrike on the outskirts of Adloun resulted in the deaths of eight Syrian nationals, NNA reported.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The villagers who were rescued last week were immediately treated at the entrance of the cave.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Isaji also mentioned the possibility that the two missing villagers are not in the cave at all, since they were said to have moved separately from the five others.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Dozens of residents spoke out for and against the redesign of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, where there are currently two beloved basketball courts, at the city commission meeting Tuesday night.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Because the commentary occurred during the public comment portion of the council meeting, and since the incident was not on the agenda, council members did not respond to any of the residents comments or questions.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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And though Tsalenjikha has a population of just 25,000, its inhabitants have had an outsized influence on Georgian history.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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However, these early ballgames were unregulated, raucous and violent encounters of two parties formed by inhabitants of two villages or two neighborhoods.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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“Citizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizens. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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