citizen

  1. Noun.  A person that is a legally recognized as a member of a state, with associated rights and obligations.
  2. Noun.  (dated) A member of a state that is not a monarchy; used as antonym to subject.
  3. Noun.  A person that is a legally recognized resident of a city or town.
  4. Noun.  A resident of any particular place to which the subject feels to belong.
  5. Noun.  A civilian, as opposed to a soldier, police officer etc.

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