This is the 11454th most frequent German word.
staatsbürger
Citizen.
Here, 'Staatsbürger' refers to a person holding citizenship and is associated with their legal obligations.
Der Staatsbürger hat die Pflicht, die Gesetze seines Landes zu befolgen.
The citizen has the duty to obey the laws of his country.
'Staatsbürger' denotes a member of a state entitled to certain rights.
Jeder Staatsbürger hat das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.
Every citizen has the right to free speech.
In this example, 'Staatsbürger' emphasizes belonging to the EU and the associated privileges.