noun · formal
citizen
/ˈsɪt.ɪ.zən/CIT·i·zen
a legally recognized member of a state who has rights and duties there
Examples
“As a citizen, she has the right to vote in national elections.”
“Many cities encourage active citizenship through community projects.”
“Foreign citizens must apply for a visa before entering the country.”
Band 8 sentence
“Ensuring that newly arrived immigrants can participate as full citizens requires coordinated policies on integration, language training and access to employment.”
Collocations
- a citizen of
- active citizen
- foreign citizen
Word family
Common mistakes
I am citizen of Vietnam.→I am a citizen of Vietnam.
He is a resident of the country so he has the right to vote.→He is a citizen of the country so he has the right to vote.
Say it for a higher band
5person→6resident→7+citizen
Synonyms
resident
national
Easily confused
resident
“The city has many long-term residents who work in local factories.”
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