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citizen Antonyms

Opposite of citizen

Because the opposite of citizen shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized, entitled to its rights, privileges, and protection.

Usage Example

"Every eligible noncitizen is encouraged to participate in the upcoming municipal election."

Strongest
noncitizen
alien
foreigner
Strong
outsider

• noun (Context 2)

An inhabitant or resident of a particular town or city.

Usage Example

"The citizens of the coastal town worked together to rebuild the boardwalk after the storm."

Strong
visitor
tourist
outsider
stranger

• noun (Context 3)

A private person or civilian, as distinguished from a specialized servant of the state such as a police officer or member of the armed forces.

Usage Example

"An alert private soldier reported the unattended package to the transit authorities."

Strong
soldier
combatant

Similar words to citizen

Words similar to citizen shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

resident
inhabitant
national
civilian
townsperson
subject
denizen
local
See all synonyms of citizen

• Nearby Words

citation
cite
citified
citizen
citizenship
citrusy
city

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Citizen. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/citizen
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