citizen
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A person who legally belongs to a particular country and has rights and duties there.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She became a _____ of Canada after living there for ten years."
Answer: citizen
In your own words, what does "citizen" mean?
A person who legally belongs to a particular country and has rights and duties there.
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