cittadino
English meaning: Citizen
Definition
A legally recognised member of a state or community.
Example
“Ogni cittadino ha diritti e doveri.”
In English: “Every citizen has rights and duties.”
Another example: “Ogni cittadino ha il dovere di votare.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral to formal word for a citizen; feminine 'cittadina'. Common in legal, civic and political contexts ('diritti del cittadino').
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The term 'cittadino' comes from the Latin 'civis', meaning citizen or member of a community, reflecting the concept of citizenship and civic duty.
Common Collocations
- un cittadino italiano
- i diritti del cittadino
- cittadino onesto
- cittadinanza e cittadini
- ogni cittadino
Word Forms
m.; sg. cittadino, f. cittadina, pl. cittadini/cittadine
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Literary Heritage
“Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita mi ritrovai per una selva oscura”
“In the middle of the journey of our life, I came to myself in a dark forest.”
“Pace non trovo e non ho da far guerra”
“I find no peace, and yet I make no war — I fear and I hope, I burn and I am ice.”
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- Language
- Italiano
- Italian
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
- Speakers
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