citizen

Everyday

1. A citizen is a person who legally belongs to a country and has its rights and duties. tree →
2. A citizen is a person who lives in a town or city. tree →

In the lessons

In citizenship lessons pupils learn that citizens have rights (like freedom of speech) and responsibilities (like obeying the law). Good citizens help their community. Phrases: senior citizen (an older person), fellow citizens, a good citizen, global citizen.

Examples

• She became an Australian citizen last year. tree →
• Good citizens look after their community. tree →
• All citizens over 18 can vote. tree →
• Senior citizens get cheaper bus tickets. tree →
• The citizens of the town planted trees in the park. tree →
• Being a good citizen means helping others. tree →
• "You are a citizen of illustrious Athens, are you not?" asked the Dolphin politely. tree →

Note

Countable. Related: citizenship. «Senior citizen» is a polite way to say an older person, often a pensioner. Spelling: citiZen, not «citisen».