Citizen

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A citizen is a legally recognized member of a political or civil community. In general, citizens may be native (born in the community) or naturalized (immigrants).

In ancient Greece citizens were contrasted with helots, or non-resident aliens.

The term need not be limited to recognized members of nation states. Thus, recognized contributors to Citizendium are, indeed, citizens.