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A legally recognized member of a political or civil community. In general, citizens may be native (born in the community) or naturalized (immigrants. | A '''citizen''' is a legally recognized member of a political or civil community. In general, citizens may be native (born in the community) or naturalized (immigrants). | ||
In ancient Greece citizens were contrasted with [[helots]], or non-resident aliens. | In ancient Greece citizens were contrasted with [[helots]], or non-resident aliens. | ||
The term need not be limited to recognized members of nation states. Thus, recognized contributors to Citizendium are, indeed, citizens. | The term need not be limited to recognized members of nation states. Thus, recognized contributors to Citizendium are, indeed, citizens. | ||
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Revision as of 05:02, 20 July 2007
A citizen is a legally recognized member of a political or civil community. In general, citizens may be native (born in the community) or naturalized (immigrants).
In ancient Greece citizens were contrasted with helots, or non-resident aliens.
The term need not be limited to recognized members of nation states. Thus, recognized contributors to Citizendium are, indeed, citizens.