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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:
- A resident lives in a place but may not have legal rights there.
- A citizen has legal rights and responsibilities, typically achieved by birth or naturalization.
- Residents can be citizens, but not all are; some may be foreign nationals.
- Citizens often have voting rights, while residents may not.
- Think of citizen as a legal status, while resident relates to where someone lives.
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