as in citizens
a person who owes allegiance to a government and is protected by it
after eight years of residency, you will be granted the status of freeman
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Analysts say not enough is being done by the government to protect its citizens, despite promises by President Bola Tinubu to curb the crisis.—
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
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“Freemen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freemen. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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