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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Bürger
"Die Bürger haben das Recht zu wählen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
"As a citizen, she had the right to vote in the elections." - 2
A person who lives in a particular place or community.
"The citizens of the town gathered to discuss the new park project."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'citizen' originates from the Old French 'citoyen', which itself comes from the Latin 'civis', meaning 'inhabitant of a city'. This term evolved during the Middle Ages as urban centers grew in importance, reflecting a shift from feudal allegiances to civic identity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Citizens" is said worldwide
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citoyens
Transliteration: see-twa-yen
"Les citoyens ont le droit de vote."
Bürger
Transliteration: Bürger
"Die Bürger haben das Recht zu wählen."
cittadini
Transliteration: chee-tah-dee-nee
"I cittadini possono partecipare alle elezioni."
ciudadanos
Transliteration: thoo-dah-dah-nos
"Los ciudadanos tienen derechos."
cidadãos
Transliteration: see-dah-dah-oos
"Os cidadãos devem votar."
नागरिक
Transliteration: nagarik
"नागरिकों को मतदान का अधिकार है।"
公民
Transliteration: gōngmín
"公民有投票权。"
시민
Transliteration: simin
"시민들은 투표할 권리가 있습니다."
市民
Transliteration: shimin
"市民は投票する権利があります。"
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