Staatsbürger — meaning in English

English meaning

• citizen noun A legally recognized member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.
• national adj Relating to an entire nation or country, rather than just a region or local area.

Senses

Staatsbürger is used for these senses in English:

• citizen A legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role. [from 14th c.]
• national A subject of a nation.

citizen — full definition

1. noun A legally recognized 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.

national — full definition

1. adj Relating to an entire nation or country, rather than just a region or local area.
2. noun A citizen or legal member of a particular country.

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