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noncitizen Synonyms
Another word for noncitizen
Choosing another word for noncitizen depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• 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 nonnational, she was eligible to work in the country but could not vote in federal elections."
Strongest
nonnational
alien
Strong
foreigner
Weak
outsider
• 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 nonnational residents."
Strongest
nonnational
alien
Strong
foreign
Opposites of noncitizen
The opposite of noncitizen shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
citizen
national
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Noncitizen. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/noncitizen