1. people who legally belong to a country and have the rights and duties of membership in that country
Usage: plural of citizen
2. people who live in a particular city or town
Usage: plural of citizen

Examples

• All citizens have the right to vote in elections.
• The new law will affect millions of citizens across the country.
• Citizens must pay taxes to support government services.
• The mayor addressed concerned citizens at the town hall meeting.
• Senior citizens receive discounts on public transportation.
• Citizens of the coastal town evacuated before the hurricane.
• The protest was organized by local citizens demanding change.