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
McCain had known the Clutters, and was familiar with leading citizens of Garden City, the nearest big town to Holcomb.
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Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Last January, Navajo leaders advised citizens to carry their Certificate of Indian Blood or tribal identification card.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
This Iranian regime has spent years focusing outside its borders on fomenting terrorism and aggression in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Gaza, instead of listening to the needs of its own citizens.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Yet many of its citizens feel both whiplashed and confused.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
With clear guidelines, companies can continue to experiment and grow while also prioritizing our nation’s security and our citizens’ safety.
—Julie Samuels, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
In 2031, when new districts will be drawn anyhow, the job will revert to the citizens’ commission.
—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
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
Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Last January, Navajo leaders advised citizens to carry their Certificate of Indian Blood or tribal identification card.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
This Iranian regime has spent years focusing outside its borders on fomenting terrorism and aggression in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Gaza, instead of listening to the needs of its own citizens.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Yet many of its citizens feel both whiplashed and confused.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
With clear guidelines, companies can continue to experiment and grow while also prioritizing our nation’s security and our citizens’ safety.
—Julie Samuels, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
In 2031, when new districts will be drawn anyhow, the job will revert to the citizens’ commission.
—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
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
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
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Last month, the building went into foreclosure, and residents were forced to move out of the building by court orders, despite pleas for more time.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The county is statutorily obligated to pay for the representation of Moody and Nobles, but many of the residents who spoke at the commissioners court meeting asked the county to settle the case so the Johnson family may find peace.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Windsors’ real estate portfolio is far from shabby, but the centuries-old castles lack a personal touch from their modern-day inhabitants.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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At that time, Buttenheim had approximately 800 inhabitants and a large Jewish community.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Citizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizens. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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