The citizen
Example: The citizen participates in public affairs
Definition
"The citizen" refers to an individual who legally belongs to a particular country and has rights and responsibilities within that country, such as participating in public affairs and obeying laws.
Etymology
The term "the citizen" originates from the Old French word 'citoyen,' derived from the Latin 'civitas,' meaning 'city' or 'community.' It originally described inhabitants of a city who had specific rights and duties.
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"The citizen" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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