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Meaning of citizen of the world | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A person regarded as part of the global citizenry; specifically, one who takes the view that they belong to no particular country or state.

Equivalents

Examples

“Major Strasser: What is your nationality? / Rick: I'm a drunkard. / Captain Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.”
“For over twenty years, Hong Kong has played an outstanding part in coping with the burden of Vietnamese boat people. [...] We have done our part as citizens of the world.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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