Meaning of the word noncitizen in English

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noncitizen

US /ˌnɑːnˈsɪt̬.ə.zən/

UK /ˌnɑːnˈsɪt̬.ə.zən/

a person who is not a citizen of a particular country

Example:

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The new law affects both citizens and noncitizens residing in the country.

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As a noncitizen, he needed a special visa to work.

Synonym:

citizen national

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