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10 Language-to-English DictionariesModel Citizen
/ˈmɒd.əl ˈsɪt.ɪ.zən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who behaves in a way that is considered exemplary or ideal in terms of civic responsibility and social conduct.
"As a model citizen, she volunteers regularly and participates in community events." - 2
An individual who follows laws and contributes positively to their community.
"He is seen as a model citizen for his active involvement in local governance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'model citizen' combines 'model', derived from the Latin 'modulus' meaning 'a measure', and 'citizen', from the Latin 'civis', meaning 'a member of a city or state'. The phrase evolved in the 20th century to denote an ideal member of society who adheres to social norms and responsibilities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Model Citizen" is said worldwide
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citoyen modèle
Transliteration: see-toy-ehn mo-del
"Il est un citoyen modèle dans sa communauté."
Vorbildlicher Bürger
Transliteration: for-bild-li-cher bür-ger
"Er ist ein vorbildlicher Bürger in seiner Stadt."
cittadino modello
Transliteration: chee-ta-dee-no mo-del-lo
"È un cittadino modello nella sua comunità."
ciudadano modelo
Transliteration: thyu-da-dano mo-de-lo
"Es un ciudadano modelo en su barrio."
cidadão modelo
Transliteration: see-da-dão mo-de-lo
"Ele é um cidadão modelo na sua cidade."
आदर्श नागरिक
Transliteration: aadarsh nagrik
"वह अपने समुदाय में आदर्श नागरिक है।"
模范公民
Transliteration: mófàn gōngmín
"他是社区的模范公民。"
모범 시민
Transliteration: mobeom simin
"그는 지역 사회의 모범 시민입니다."
模範市民
Transliteration: mohan shimin
"彼は地域社会の模範市民です。"
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