Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of citizen
"The new law affects all citizens who own property within the city limits."
In plain English: Citizens are the official members of a country who have rights and responsibilities under its laws.
"Every citizen has the right to vote in local elections."
Usage: Use "citizens" to refer to multiple people who have full legal rights and duties within a specific country or community. Do not confuse this term with "citizenship," which describes the status itself rather than the individuals holding it.
Derived from the Latin civis, meaning "inhabitant" or "member of a state," the term originally referred to any person living within a city. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English with its current sense of legal membership in a nation.