Citizen
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A legally recognised subject or national of a state or commonwealth, entitled to its rights and privileges. It can also mean an inhabitant of a particular town or city.
“As a British citizen, she has the right to vote in general elections.”
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Contains -ZEN ending; watch for the vowel pattern I-I-E
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Worth 9 points; the Z adds significant value to this common word
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