The difference between Citizen and Outsider

When used as nouns, citizen means a freeman or burgher: a legally-recognized member of an incorporated city, whereas outsider means one who is not part of a community or organization.

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  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. Outsider as a noun:

    One who is not part of a community or organization.

    Examples:

    "While the initiated easily understand the symbols, they are wholly inaccessible to outsiders."

  2. Outsider as a noun:

    A newcomer with little or no experience in an organization or community.

    Examples:

    "Seeing the mess professional politicians have made of things is it any wonder the electorate is beginning to prefer outsiders."

  3. Outsider as a noun:

    A competitor or contestant who has little chance of winning; a long shot

    Examples:

    "Johnny was an outsider at this years karate tournament, but he still managed to win second place out of sheer determination."

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