citizeness

/ˈsɪtɪzənɪs/
noun
  1. A female citizen (now rare or historical; often used in formal or translated contexts).
    • The old document referred to her as 'Citizeness Marie Dupont'.
    • In some historical novels, the term 'citizeness' is used for female revolutionaries.
    • During the French Revolution, women were addressed as 'citizeness' to show equality.
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