Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fellow-citizen

Noun
/ˈfɛloʊ ˈsɪtɪzn/
Definition
A person who shares the same citizenship with another.
Examples
  • As a fellow-citizen, it is our duty to support one another in times of need.
  • They worked together as fellow-citizens to improve their local community.
  • Each fellow-citizen has the right to voice their opinion in a democracy.
Meaning
Fellow-citizen refers to someone who belongs to the same nation or state as another person, emphasizing a shared identity and community.
Synonyms
  • comrade
  • compatriot
  • countryman