citizen · noun C /ˈsɪt̬.ə.zən/Full view
citizen (TOWN/CITY)
B2 someone who lives in a particular town or city
Dictionary example:

The citizens of Moscow woke up this morning to find they had a new government.

Learner example:

I think that it is a really good idea to make a film about our town and its citizens. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)

citizen (LEGAL RIGHT)
B2 someone who has a legal right to live in a particular country
Dictionary example:

He applied to become an American citizen.

Learner example:

I'm an American citizen because my mother comes from Queens, New York. (First Certificate in English; B2; Italian)

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