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noncitizen

/ˌnɑːnˈsɪtɪzən/
(UK: non-citizen)
non · cit · i · zen
Plural:noncitizens
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• noun

1

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

Example

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

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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often preferred in contemporary legal, journalistic, and academic discourse over the legal term 'alien,' which can carry alienating or pejorative connotations.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Noncitizen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/noncitizen
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