kansalainen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- citizen noun A legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.
- countryman noun A person from the same country as the speaker; a fellow national.
- national adj Relating to an entire nation or country, rather than just a region or local area.
Senses
kansalainen is used for these senses in English:
- citizen (Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
- citizenry The group of all citizens; citizens taken collectively.
- countryman Somebody from a certain country.
- national A subject of a nation.
- non-governmental Not belonging to, associated with or operated by a particular government.
citizen — full definition
- noun A legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.
- noun A resident of a particular city or town.
- noun An ordinary member of the public, as distinct from officials or authorities.
countryman — full definition
- noun A person from the same country as the speaker; a fellow national.
- noun A man who lives in or is associated with the countryside.