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1. A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties.

   Synonyms:burgessburgherfreeman

2. A legally-recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role.

   Synonyms:countrymannational
   Antonyms:alienforeignerillegalillegal alien

3. An inhabitant or occupant: a member of any place.

   Example: Diogenes reckoned himself a citizen of the world.

   Synonyms:denizeninhabitantlocalnativeoccupantresident
   Antonyms:alienoutsiderstranger

4. A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian.