Citizens are individuals who are recognized as legal members of a particular country or state. They enjoy certain rights and privileges granted by their government, such as voting in elections and receiving protection under the law.
Related terms
Naturalization: The process by which individuals become citizens of another country through legal means.
Dual Citizenship: The status of being recognized as a citizen by two different countries.
Resident Alien: An individual who resides legally within another country but does not have citizenship rights.