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 city or country, entitled to rights and responsibilities. For example, in the phrase 'El ciudadano votó en las elecciones municipales ayer,' it denotes an individual participating in civic duties like voting.
Etymology
The term "el ciudadano" originates from the Latin word 'civitas,' meaning 'city' or 'community.' It evolved through Old Spanish to signify a member of a city or state who possesses certain rights and duties. Did you know? The concept of citizenship has been central to political and social structures since ancient Roman times.
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"El ciudadano" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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