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The correct spelling is citizens.
How to pronounce citizens
/ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/
nounIPA: /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/
Say it like: Sit-ize-ns
The correct spelling is citizens. A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties. For example: "Diogenes reckoned himself a citizen of the world."
Usage Examples
“Diogenes reckoned himself a citizen of the world.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties.
- 2.A legally-recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role.
- 3.An inhabitant or occupant: a member of any place.
- 4.A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian.
- 5.A civilian, as opposed to a police officer, soldier, or member of some other specialized (usually state) group.
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