Definitions for citizens
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1. citizens

   Plural noun of citizen.

   The citizens of the country were delighted when they got the update that all within the country now have their basic needs met and will prosper positively in the year ahead.

   Submitted by MaryC on January 6, 2016  

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1. citizens

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'citizens' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3104

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'citizens' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3088

How to pronounce citizens?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

How to say citizens in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of citizens in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of citizens in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of citizens in a Sentence

1. Angela Merkel:

   It is not about more or less Europe but about delivering better results, our citizens often don't understand why we are doing something and what our goals are. All of us want to change this. It is not about changing the EU Treaty, about introducing more laws or less. It's about delivering on our goals.

2. Human Rights Watch:

   Security officers from multiple agencies raided homes, buildings, and shops, carting away money, cell phones, and other goods, they harassed and detained thousands -- including journalists, refugees, Kenyan citizens and international aid workers -- without charge, and in appalling conditions for periods well beyond the 24-hour legal limit.

3. John Ward for Congress:

   Puerto Ricans are American citizens, and if they’re going to be permanently living here in Florida, of course they can register and be welcomed into the community.

4. Czech Interior Minister Josef Chovanec:

   We do not have a problem with the directive as a whole, but we will want to rework it so it does not amount to disarming Czech citizens.

5. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake:

   I understand the frustration of the community, i want citizens to know exactly how it happened, and if necessary, I will ensure that we hold the right people accountable.

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