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citizen in Dutch

citizen in Dutch is burger, staatsburger, poorter — citizen means a legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.

citizen in Dutch

burger
noun
A legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role. [from 14th c.]
staatsburger
noun
A legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role. [from 14th c.]
burger
noun
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
poorter
noun
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
stadsburger
noun
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
inwoner
noun
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
particulier
noun
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]

What does "citizen" mean?

  1. noun A legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.
    "She became a French citizen after living there for ten years."
  2. noun A resident of a particular city or town.
    "The mayor addressed the citizens of the town at the meeting."
  3. noun An ordinary member of the public, as distinct from officials or authorities.
    "The app lets private citizens report potholes directly to the council."
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citizen in a sentence

  • She became a French citizen after living there for ten years.
  • The mayor addressed the citizens of the town at the meeting.
  • The app lets private citizens report potholes directly to the council.

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What is "citizen" in Dutch?

"citizen" in Dutch is burger, staatsburger, poorter. citizen means: A legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.

How do you use "citizen" in a sentence?

Example: "She became a French citizen after living there for ten years." In Dutch, "citizen" is burger, staatsburger, poorter.

Are there other ways to say "citizen" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "citizen": burger, staatsburger, poorter, stadsburger, inwoner, particulier.

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