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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

  1. noun A legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.
  2. noun A resident of a particular city or town.
  3. noun An ordinary member of the public, as distinct from officials or authorities.

countryman — full definition

  1. noun A person from the same country as the speaker; a fellow national.
  2. noun A man who lives in or is associated with the countryside.

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