The difference between Citizen and National

When used as nouns, citizen means a freeman or burgher: a legally-recognized member of an incorporated city, whereas national means a subject of a nation.

National is also adjective with the meaning: of or having to do with a nation.

check bellow for the other definitions of Citizen and National

  1. Citizen as a noun (obsolete):

    A resident of a city or town, particularly: A freeman or burgher: a legally-recognized member of an incorporated city. A member of the early modern urban middle class, distinguished from nobles and landed gentry on one side and from peasants, craftsmen, and laborers on the other. A resident or future resident of the heavenly city or of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian.

  2. Citizen as a noun (dated):

    A legally-recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role, particularly: A member of a state that is not a monarchy. A term of address among French citizens during the French Revolution or towards its supporters elsewhere; a term of address among socialists and communists.

    Examples:

    "[[w:Civis romanus sum I am a Roman citizen]]."

    "Formerly, the citizens of republics were distinguished from the [[subject]]s living in kingdoms."

  3. Citizen as a noun:

    An inhabitant: a member of any place.

    Examples:

    "[[w:Diogenes of Sinope Diogenes]] reckoned himself a [[w:world citizcitizen of the world]]."

  4. Citizen as a noun:

    A private citizen: a civilian, as opposed to a police officer, professional soldier, or other (usually state) group.

  5. Citizen as a noun (computing):

    An object.

  1. National as an adjective:

    Of or having to do with a nation.

  2. National as an adjective (by extension):

    Of or having to do with a country (sovereign state).

    Examples:

    "Import tariffs were raised for the national interest."

  1. National as a noun:

    A subject of a nation.

    Examples:

    "The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty."

  2. National as a noun (usually, in the plural):

    A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.

    Examples:

    "After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals."

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