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citizen
This term carries a strong sense of legal entitlement and reciprocal obligation. It describes a formal relationship between an individual and a sovereign power, granting the person specific rights, such as voting or passport access, while demanding loyalty and adherence to laws. In a broader social sense, it evokes the image of an active participant in a community. This is seen in the concept of global citizenship, where the focus shifts from legal boundaries to a shared moral responsibility toward the entire human race.
Used to count individual people who hold legal status in a country, such as counting the number of citizens eligible to vote in an election.
Meanings
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
"He is a citizen of Canada."