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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). | 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. In the U.S. and other modern political communities aspiring to universal citizenship, the category of non-citizen residents is very small and most adult men and women are regarded as citizens. | ||
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. | ||
Revision as of 05:35, 2 August 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. In the U.S. and other modern political communities aspiring to universal citizenship, the category of non-citizen residents is very small and most adult men and women are regarded as citizens.
The term need not be limited to recognized members of nation states. Thus, recognized contributors to Citizendium are, indeed, citizens.