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臣民 — meaning in English

shinmin

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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.
  • people noun Human beings in general, or the men, women and children of a particular group, place or nation.
  • subject noun The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.

Senses

臣民 is used for these senses in English:

  • people A group of persons regarded as being servants, followers, companions or subjects of a ruler or leader.

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.

people — full definition

  1. noun Human beings in general, or the men, women and children of a particular group, place or nation.
  2. verb To fill a place with inhabitants; to populate.
  3. verb To interact socially with others.

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