Noncitizen

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who is not a citizen.

    "It can be very difficult to hire a noncitizen."

  2. 2
    a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country wordnet

Synonyms

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alienforeignerforeigneroutlander

Example

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"It can be very difficult to hire a noncitizen."

Etymology

From non- + citizen.

Related phrases

unlawful non-citizen

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