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denizen

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛnɪz(ə)n/

Definition of denizen

noun

formal or humorous

a person, animal, or plant that lives or is found in a particular place:denizens of field and forest
British historical a foreigner allowed certain rights in their adopted country.

Derivatives

denizenship

Origin:

late Middle English deynseyn, via Anglo-Norman French from Old French deinz 'within' (from Latin de 'from' + intus 'within') + -ein (from Latin -aneus '-aneous'). The change in the form of the word was due to association with citizen