Primary definition
A person who, by place of birth, nationality of one or both parents, or naturalization is granted full rights and responsibilities as a member of a nation or political community, including the right to vote if not otherwise ineligible.
Also known asNational · Subject · Voter · Elector · Resident · Naturalized Citizen · Native-born Citizen
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A person who, by place of birth, nationality of one or both parents, or naturalization is granted full rights and responsibilities as a member of a nation or political community, including the right to vote if not otherwise ineligible.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Citizen. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/citizen
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