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    [Noun]  | "cit*i*zen" | \ ˈsi-tə-zən \


    1: a native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection from it

    2: a member of a state

    3: an inhabitant of a city or town; especially : one entitled to the rights and privileges of a freeman


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English citizein, from Anglo-French citezein, alteration of citeien, from cité city;

    [Noun]  | "citizen's arrest" 


    1: an arrest made not by a law officer but by a citizen who derives authority from the fact of being a citizen


    Origin: 1940 ;

    [Noun]  | "senior citizen" 


    1: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older


    Origin: 1918 ;

    [Noun]  | "second-class citizen" 


    1: someone who is not given the same rights as other people

    [Biographical name]  | "Ge*net" | \ zhə-ˈnā \


    1: Edmond-Charles-Édouard 1763—1834 Citizen Genet French diplomat in U.S.

    [Noun]  | "citizen" 


    1: a person who owes allegiance to a government and is protected by it;


      * e.g., " ... conscientious citizens who regard voting as a duty as well as a right "





    2: a person who lives in a town on a permanent basis;


      * e.g., " ... claimed that the good citizens of the town were sick of high property taxes "





    [Noun]  | "senior citizen" 


    1: a person of advanced years;


      * e.g., " ... more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives "





     [ "citizen" ]

    1: A member of a particular group. See also: flying the flag

      * e.g.,  ... "Bill's not gay. He's definitely flying the flag, but he's not a citizen. He's more of a metrosexual." 

     [ "citizen" ]

    1: n., one who consents to be governed by others. A human being with an inferiority complex. Synonyms: patriot, nationalist, statist, soldier of the fatherland/motherland. A normal. A muggle.

      * e.g.,  ... Citizen Jones! You have not voted! You have not displayed the flag! You have been observed jaywalking! Ignorance of the law is no excuse, citizen. 

     [ "citizen" ]

    1: One of many street names for cocaine. Derived from the the classic film Citizen Kane, the second word in the title being a homophone with caine, another common slang term for the drug.

      * e.g.,  ... Chris: Yo, call up the dealer and see if he can score us some Citizen.  

     [ "citizen" ]

    1: noun: A slang term to identify a fried. Such as dawg, bro, or cuz.

      * e.g.,  ... Bob: Nice Sandals. 

     [ "Citizen" ]

    1: A subjugated human, that was assigned a serial number at birth.

      * e.g.,  ... Bernard: Without a serial number you are the enemy of every state on the Governed Planet Joe: I disagree, I was taught that Citizen is a good thing Bernard: Yes its good, citizenship is the fundamental fulcrum of governing humans Joe: GOD is my savior 

     [ "Citizen" ]

    1: A citizen is a laid-back, cool yet ordinary, round the way person. Anybody can be a citizen. It can be substituted with homeboy,homegirl, boo, bro, shorty or dude. It's not used in a romantic way, strictly platonic and casual.

      * e.g.,  ... Hey, citizen, let's check out that new joint uptown; I hear they turn up! 

     [ "Citizens" ]

    1: Short for Citizens of Humanity, a premium denim line that makes wearers' behinds look fantastic. A portion of the line's proceeds go to charity.

      * e.g.,  ... Her ass looks hot in those Citizens! 

     [ "Citizen" ]

    1: A type of men's haircut that is done to make the person look like an upstanding member of the community. The haircut is short, above the ears and off the collar.

      * e.g.,  ... Customer: Hey give me a citizen, I got a court date. 

     [ "Citizen" ]

    1: Someone who automatically believes everything the government or its agents (e.g. the media) say. A synonym for a blind patriot. Someone who's programmed to be spoonfed and happily munch on the government's bullshit and doesn't know it--in fact, has grown to like it.

      * e.g.,  ... If you believe the government's official story of 9/11, you're more than likely a citizen. If you've ever said things like "C'mon, why would the FBI make that up?" you're more than likely a citizen. 

     [ "Citizen" ]

    1: Car slang for a person who has good credit and can finance a vehicle,

      * e.g.,  ... Bill Gates citizen: 


     [ "Citizen" ]

    2: opposite of a credit criminal.

      * e.g.,  ... Homeless person Credit Criminal 


     [ "Citizen" ]

    3: Also can refer to a person who has enough money to pay cash for a new vehicle.

      * e.g.,  ... (Sales manager)Lets go, buddy you"ve got your self a citizen. 

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