Synonyms of citizen
15 similar words · 11 opposite words
Another word for citizen is burgess. Other synonyms of citizen are freeman, burgher and national. The opposite of citizen is alien.
Synonyms and similar words for citizen
nounA resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties.
- burgessAn inhabitant of a borough with full rights; a citizen.
- burgherA citizen of a borough or town, especially one belonging to the middle class.
- cityiteA person who lives in a city.
- freemanA person who is a citizen of a free country, as opposed to a subject of a tyranny or totalitarian dictatorship.
nounA legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered...
nounAn inhabitant or occupant: a member of any place.
nounA term of address among supporters of the French Revolution in France or elsewhere; (later, dated)...
nounMore synonyms
- townsman
- townswomanA woman who is a resident of a town, especially of one's own town.
Opposite of citizen
nounA legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered...
- alienA citizen or national of another sovereign state.
- illegal alienA person who is within the boundaries of a political state without the authorization of the government of that state; a...
- foreigner
- illegal colloquial
nounAntonym(s) of “resident of a city”.
- countryfolkPeople who live in the country; rural dwellers.
- country gentlemanA rich man of good social standing who owns and lives in a large rural property.
- countryman
- peasant
- villager
Meaning of citizen
- noun A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties.
- noun A legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role.
- noun An inhabitant or occupant: a member of any place.
citizen in other languages
Questions about synonyms of citizen
- What is another word for citizen?
- Citizen has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as burgess, freeman, burgher and national.
- What is the opposite of citizen?
- The opposite of citizen is alien.
- What does citizen mean?
- Citizen means a resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties.
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