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citadin

city dweller

noun see-tah-DAN Rare
People & Society Community

Origin: from Italian cittadino (citizen)

Also means

urban resident

Usage Note

Citadin contrasts with rural or campagnard ('country person'). The feminine form is citadine, and it can also be used as an adjective (la vie citadine — 'city life'). In automotive French, une citadine also refers to a small city car, so context matters.

Examples

"Les citadins fuient la ville le week-end."

Natural Translation

City dwellers flee the city on weekends.

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