Definitions
n. A legal member of a country with rights and responsibilities.
公民
n. A person who lives in a particular town or city.
市民；居民
Example
My aunt became a citizen after living here for years.
我姑妈在这里生活多年后成为了公民。
Every citizen should have access to reliable public services, regardless of income or place of residence.
每位公民都应享有可靠的公共服务，不论收入多少或居住在哪里。
Collocations
- become a citizen
- a senior citizen
- a responsible citizen
Word family
- citizenship (n.)
Usage tip
citizen强调公民身份；resident强调居住。
FAQ
- What does citizen mean?
- A legal member of a country with rights and responsibilities. A person who lives in a particular town or city.
- How is citizen pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɪtɪzən/, US /ˈsɪtɪzən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
