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cit⋅i⋅zen
[sit-uh-zuh
n, -suhn] 
–noun
| 1. | a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection (distinguished from alien ). |
| 2. | an inhabitant of a city or town, esp. one entitled to its privileges or franchises. |
| 3. | an inhabitant, or denizen: The deer is a citizen of our woods. |
| 4. | a civilian, as distinguished from a soldier, police officer, etc. |
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| cit·i·zen (sĭt'ĭ-zən) n.
[Middle English citisein, from Anglo-Norman citesein, alteration (perhaps influenced by dainzain, denizen) of Old French citeain, from cite, city; see city.] cit'i·zen·ly adj. Synonyms: These nouns denote a person owing allegiance to a nation or state and entitled to its protection: an American citizen; a British national; a French subject. |
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