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
In 2031, when new districts will be drawn anyhow, the job will revert to the citizens’ commission.
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Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Many winter Texans flock to the city to escape colder temperatures up north, and Mexican citizens also frequent the city for shopping and business.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
The story of the Shibuya Incident saw a mysterious veil trap countless citizens inside the busy Shibuya area.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Her firing is one of many across the country in the wake of Kirk’s death, which saw a swell of conservative activists, influencers and politicians driving a largely online-effort to enact employment action against citizens seen as posting negatively online about Kirk.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
While drag bans such as Senate Bill 12 obviously directly affect drag performers, these laws are often written vaguely enough to impact trans and gender-nonconforming citizens in general.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
The California system disproportionately favors Democrats, despite a 2010 reform measure that transferred the drawing of district maps to an independent citizens commission.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Trump has repeatedly alleged that the South African government is actively persecuting white citizens, particularly farmers.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Official City Hall involvement likely would require two-thirds voter approval, rather than a simple majority under the citizens initiative process.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Many winter Texans flock to the city to escape colder temperatures up north, and Mexican citizens also frequent the city for shopping and business.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
The story of the Shibuya Incident saw a mysterious veil trap countless citizens inside the busy Shibuya area.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Her firing is one of many across the country in the wake of Kirk’s death, which saw a swell of conservative activists, influencers and politicians driving a largely online-effort to enact employment action against citizens seen as posting negatively online about Kirk.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
While drag bans such as Senate Bill 12 obviously directly affect drag performers, these laws are often written vaguely enough to impact trans and gender-nonconforming citizens in general.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
The California system disproportionately favors Democrats, despite a 2010 reform measure that transferred the drawing of district maps to an independent citizens commission.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Trump has repeatedly alleged that the South African government is actively persecuting white citizens, particularly farmers.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Official City Hall involvement likely would require two-thirds voter approval, rather than a simple majority under the citizens initiative process.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citizens
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Governments such as those of Spain and Italy demanded in vain the release of several of its nationals.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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In June, the State Department suspended visa issuance, such as visitor and student visas, to those from certain countries, including Venezuela, under a presidential proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals based on terrorism and public safety threats.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of their military demonstration, Roper’s men kill wandering father and son villagers, and Pine kills Corky in a violent fight, setting him up as an inside leak to keep his ruse alive.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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That includes a deep dive into the traditions of local villagers and observing wildlife up close.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Below is a list of the top five books Cincinnati residents checked out the most in October, according to the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library system.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet, dedicated foodies are now heading instead to Greenville, a charming city of just more than 70,000 residents, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Nevin Martell,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Following yet another renovation, the city’s inhabitants eventually relocated again to the quickly burgeoning city of Gothenburg, which remains a major center today.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The title refers to the series' universal optimism pandemic that has somehow swept the planet, creating one unnaturally cheerful global society out of the planet's billions of inhabitants.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Citizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizens. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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