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citizen in Finnish

citizen in Finnish is kansalainen, kaupunkilainen, porvari — 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 Finnish

kansalainen
noun
kansalainen
noun
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
kaupunkilainen
noun
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
porvari
noun
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
siviili
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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Frequently asked questions

What is "citizen" in Finnish?

"citizen" in Finnish is kansalainen, kaupunkilainen, porvari. 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 Finnish, "citizen" is kansalainen, kaupunkilainen, porvari.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "citizen": kansalainen, kaupunkilainen, porvari, siviili.

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