English word citizen comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) citezein
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| citezein | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| citesain | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| citizen | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| citizen | English (en) | (Christianity) A resident or future resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian.. (computing) An object.. (dated) A member of a state that is not a monarchy.. (historical) A freeman or burgher: a legally-recognized member of an incorporated city.. (historical, usually capitalized) A term of address among French citizens during the French [...] |