citizeness
/ˈsɪtɪzənɪs/
noun
- 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.