private citizen

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A person who does not hold a public or official position.

citizenADJECTIVE + citizen

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private

Examples (10)

  • The king was visiting France as a private citizen.
  • The lawsuit was filed against him as a private citizen, not in his capacity as mayor.
  • After leaving office, the former president hoped to live a quiet life as a private citizen.
  • An off-duty police officer has the right to express personal opinions as a private citizen.
  • As a private citizen, you have a responsibility to report any crimes you witness.
  • The famous actress just wanted to shop for groceries like any other private citizen.
  • The new surveillance policy raised privacy concerns for many private citizens.
  • Even as a private citizen, his actions were scrutinized by the media.
  • Does a soldier, when not in uniform, have the same free speech rights as a private citizen?
  • The distinction between a public role and life as a private citizen is crucial in a democracy.