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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
The award recognizes those who support the foundation’s mission to allow students to develop to their full potential as artists, scholars, and citizens, and to provide equitable access to arts education at the Boston Arts Academy.
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Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
The economy is tanking and insecurity spreading amid rising violence by extremist settlers and measures Israel says are meant to protect its citizens but which Palestinians say curb their movement.
—Fadwa Hodali, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
New York showed us how much a project like this can improve our State and create jobs for our citizens.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
The state of Illinois citizens.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Operations to help citizens leave various Middle Eastern countries affected by the war are ongoing, the State Department said.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
The statement added that embassy personnel were sheltering in place and advised American citizens to review their emergency security plans.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Australia on Monday warned its citizens overseas to be prepared for serious travel disruptions in the days ahead due to the conflict in the Middle East.
—Karla Cripps, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
While only American citizens (and immigrants with green cards) can contribute to federal PACs, foreign companies set up PACs to collect contributions from their American employees with no limits on foreign donations to our education systems, where policies are incubated and young minds are shaped.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
The economy is tanking and insecurity spreading amid rising violence by extremist settlers and measures Israel says are meant to protect its citizens but which Palestinians say curb their movement.
—Fadwa Hodali, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
New York showed us how much a project like this can improve our State and create jobs for our citizens.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
The state of Illinois citizens.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Operations to help citizens leave various Middle Eastern countries affected by the war are ongoing, the State Department said.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
The statement added that embassy personnel were sheltering in place and advised American citizens to review their emergency security plans.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Australia on Monday warned its citizens overseas to be prepared for serious travel disruptions in the days ahead due to the conflict in the Middle East.
—Karla Cripps, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
While only American citizens (and immigrants with green cards) can contribute to federal PACs, foreign companies set up PACs to collect contributions from their American employees with no limits on foreign donations to our education systems, where policies are incubated and young minds are shaped.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citizens
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On Monday, Turkey’s trade minister announced the mutual suspension of crossings for day trips, while Iranian border officials have restricted the passage of some Iranian nationals, according to travelers and local media.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tehran has threatened to confiscate the assets of Iranian nationals living abroad who assist or support the United States and Israel in their war with Iran.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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The truck bears sacks of grain, marked as gifts from the United States, and the villagers press the bearers for their portion.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the arrival of a gay son, working as a fashion designer, who upends family and village traditions once the news leaks among the villagers, leads to tensions and is being used by a tribal elder to try and push Ngwato’s dad, Lesiba, out of his leadership role.—
Thinus Ferreira,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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Many Tehran residents have fled to the countryside, while those who remain shelter at home, living in fear of constant bombardment.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Community solar, in which residents get a discount on their bills for subscribing as a group to small solar arrays nearby, was designed to help low-income residents, apartment dwellers, renters and others who can’t put panels on their own roofs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The History of Cabbage Key The key’s first inhabitants were Calusa Indians.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The inhabitants were afraid of actions as simple as turning on the lights.—
Diana García,
AZCentral.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Citizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizens. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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