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noncitizen Antonyms

Opposite of noncitizen

Because the opposite of noncitizen shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who is not a legally recognized citizen of the country in which they reside or are present.

Usage Example

"As a permanent resident and citizen, she was eligible to work in the country but could not vote in federal elections."

Strongest
citizen
national

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, characteristic of, or designating a person who is not a citizen of a particular country.

Usage Example

"The municipal government debated a proposal to grant voting rights in school board elections to citizen residents."

Strongest
citizen

Similar words to noncitizen

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

nonnational
alien
foreigner
foreign
outsider
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