Meanings
A legally recognized inhabitant of a particular city, town, or country.
کسی خاص شہر، قصبے، یا ملک کا قانونی طور پر شناخت شدہ رہائشی۔
شہری
shehri
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Common Collocations
- citizen rights
- citizen responsibilities
- active citizens
Example Sentences
Every citizen has the right to vote in a democracy.
ہر شہری کو جمہوریت میں ووٹ ڈالنے کا حق ہے۔
Har shehri ko jamhooriat mein vote dalne ka haq hai.
Citizens must obey the laws of their country.
شہریوں کو اپنے ملک کے قوانین کی اطاعت کرنی چاہئے۔
Shehrion ko apne mulk ke qanoon ki ita'at karni chahiye.
Citizens work together to improve their community.
شہری اپنے معاشرے کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے مل کر کام کرتے ہیں۔
Shehri apne muashray ko behtar banane ke liye mil kar kaam karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'citizen' as someone who 'sits in' the laws and rights of their community.
Imagine a group of people actively participating in a town meeting.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اچھا شہری بنو، اپنے وطن کی خدمت کرو۔
Acha shehri bano, apne watan ki khidmat karo.
Become a good citizen, serve your country.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "civis" — a resident of a city or town
First known use: 14th century
The word 'citizen' evolved from Middle English 'citizene', which derived from the Old French 'citoyen', rooted in Latin 'civis'. It has historically been associated with rights and responsibilities within a community or state.