noncitizen

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noncitizen

A noncitizen shows their passport at the airport immigration counter.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who is not a citizen of a particular country or state: A "noncitizen" is an individual who lacks the legal status of citizenship in the country where they are present. This status is defined by law and does not imply allegiance to that country.
Usage
  • The term "noncitizen" is a formal, legal, and administrative classification. It is used in official contexts such as immigration law, government policy, and census data to describe individuals who are foreign-born or who do not possess citizenship through birth or naturalization.
  • It is a neutral term describing legal status, not necessarily the individual's origin, intentions, or length of stay.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The new policy affects the rights of noncitizens residing in the country.
    • Certain government benefits are available only to citizens and not to noncitizens.
    • The law requires noncitizens to carry their registration documents at all times.
Advanced Usage
  • "Lawful permanent resident noncitizen": A specific category for individuals who are authorized to live permanently in a country but have not naturalized as citizens.
    • She is a lawful permanent resident noncitizen, holding a green card.
  • "Undocumented noncitizen": A term sometimes used in legal and policy discussions to refer to individuals residing in a country without official authorization.
    • The debate focused on the status of undocumented noncitizens.
Variants and Related Words
  • Alien (noun, legal): A formal, often legal, synonym for a noncitizen. (e.g., ).
  • Foreign national (noun): A common synonym emphasizing the person's country of citizenship.
  • Immigrant (noun): A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. (Note: Not all noncitizens are immigrants, and not all immigrants are noncitizens permanently).
  • Nonresident alien (noun, legal): A noncitizen who does not meet the criteria for tax residency.
Synonyms
  • Foreigner: A more general term for a person from a foreign country.
  • Alien (in legal contexts).
  • Foreign national.
Antonyms
  • Citizen: A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
  • National: A person who owes allegiance to and is entitled to the protection of a state.
  • Native: A person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth.
noncitizen

A noncitizen shows their passport at the airport immigration counter.

Noun
  1. a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

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