Definitions and Examples of citizen, resident
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A legally recognized member of a country or state, with rights and privileges such as voting and protection under the law.
Example
As a citizen of this country, you have the right to vote and express your opinions.
A person who lives in a particular place or location, often for an extended period.
Example
He has been a resident of this town for over ten years and knows everyone in the neighborhood.
Key Differences: citizen vs resident
- 1Citizen refers to a legally recognized member of a country or state, while fugitive refers to a person who is running away or hiding from the authorities.
- 2Resident refers to a person who lives in a particular place or location, while fugitive refers to a person who is on the run or hiding from the law.
Effective Usage of citizen, resident
- 1Legal Context: Use citizen to refer to someone who has legal rights and privileges in a country or state.
- 2Geographical Context: Use resident to describe someone who lives in a particular place or location.
- 3Criminal Justice Context: Use fugitive to describe someone who is running away or hiding from the law.
Remember this!
The antonyms of fugitive are citizen and resident. While citizen refers to a legally recognized member of a country or state, and resident refers to a person who lives in a particular place or location, fugitive implies a person who is running away or hiding from the authorities. Use these words in legal, geographical, or criminal justice contexts to convey different meanings.
