fellow citizen

noun phrase

Meaning

A person who shares the same nationality or is a member of the same political community or country as another person, often used in formal speeches or political discourse to create a sense of unity and shared identity.

Examples

  • Fellow citizens, I stand before you today to ask for your vote.
  • The president addressed his fellow citizens, urging them to remain calm.

Synonyms: compatriot, countryman, national, citizen