what citizen mean
citizen(Noun) A person that is a legally recognized as a member of a state, with associated rights and obligations. When the rebellion broke out, the United States promptly evacuated its citizens from the area. citizen(Noun) A member of a state that is not a monarchy; used as antonym to subject. citizen(Noun) A person that is a legally recognized resident of a city or town. citizen(Noun) A resident of any particular place to which the subject feels to belong.