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private citizens
[ˈpraɪvət ˈsɪtɪzənz]
noun
pl: private citizens
cidadãos privados
1.
Individuals who are not holding public office or official government positions; ordinary members of the public
Private citizens have the right to petition their government.
Os cidadãos privados têm o direito de peticionar seu governo.
2.
People engaged in private rather than public or official affairs
The scandal involved several private citizens and public officials.
O escândalo envolveu vários cidadãos privados e autoridades públicas.
Synonyms
ordinary citizens
civilians
members of the public
common people
Antonyms
public officials
government officials
politicians
state officials
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cidadãos privados
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
cidadãos comuns
Alternative, slightly more colloquial term
Portugal
cidadãos privados
Standard European Portuguese usage
Portugal
particulares
Common alternative meaning 'private individuals'
Related Idioms & Phrases
in one's private capacity
as a private citizen
in a private capacity
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