Citizen
U.S. Naturalization Test (2025 Standard) glossary · English
Definition
A legal member of a country, with full rights and responsibilities.
Citizen in plain English
A citizen is an official, recognized member of a country — someone who belongs to it in the eyes of the law. Being a citizen comes with full rights (like voting and getting a U.S. passport) and also responsibilities (like obeying the laws and serving on a jury if called). Think of it like being a full member of a club rather than just a guest: members get to vote on how things run, but they're also expected to pitch in and follow the rules.
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