El ciudadano
Example: El ciudadano votó en las elecciones municipales ayer.
Definition
"El ciudadano" refers to a person who is a legally recognized member of a country or community, entitled to rights and responsibilities. For example, in the phrase 'El ciudadano votó en las elecciones municipales ayer,' it means the individual participated in local elections as a member of the community.
Etymology
The word "el ciudadano" comes from the Latin word 'civitas,' meaning city or state. It originally referred to inhabitants of a city who had legal rights and duties. Over time, it evolved to mean any member of a nation with civic responsibilities. Did you know? The concept of citizenship was central to ancient Roman society, where 'cives' had special privileges.
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"El ciudadano" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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