Individuals who are recognized by a government or nation-state as having specific legal rights and responsibilities within that society.
Related terms
Naturalization: The legal process through which foreign-born individuals become citizens of a country.
Voting Rights: The right for eligible citizens to cast their vote in elections to choose political representatives.
Civic Duties: Responsibilities that citizens have towards their country, including obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on juries when called upon, etc.