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Resident vs. Citizen
Resident
/ˈrezədənt/Examples:
The resident moose often grazes near the lodge.She became the longest-standing resident at the arts colony.Local residents voiced concerns at the town hall meeting.
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This word has no antonymsCitizen
/ˈsɪtəzən/Examples:
Prime citizens have cars, big houses, fancy clothes.'He was an American citizen?'Citizens of Dios, your attention please.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Resident implies living in a place, but not necessarily having full legal rights or citizenship.
- A citizen is someone who legally belongs to a country and has full rights there.
- You can be a resident without being a citizen; for example, living in a country without having citizenship.
- Citizens often have voting rights in their country, whereas residents may not.
- Residency can be temporary, while citizenship usually indicates a more permanent status.
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