model citizen

collocation in English

meaningsofmodelandcitizen

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model
noun[C]
uk
/ˈmɒd.əl/us
/ˈmɑː.dəl/
something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of ...
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citizen
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsɪt.ɪ.zən/us
/ˈsɪt̬.ə.zən/
a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular town ...
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(Definition ofmodelandcitizenfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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All this consumerism supported the idea of amodelcitizen, who cared about appearances.
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In our globalised existence, where is the dividing line in principle between the opportunist and themodelcitizen?
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He carries on driving through a built-up area, and, still ourmodelcitizen, he drives at 30 miles per hour.
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The document on the activemodelcitizentalks of the interventionist role of individuals to improve the lot of their neighbours.
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It transliterates as "good man", which is figurative for an honorable man, ormodelcitizen.
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He was seen as a hero, amodelcitizen, a caring monarch, and the source of national unity and well-being.
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Goller was amodelcitizen, a former city councilman, respectful husband and dutiful father.
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They are model citizens, well respected in their community.
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But the model citizens refuse to give in without a fight!
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The training is geared to inspire young men and women to become model citizens.
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Prominent government posts may be filled with model citizens who are also minorities.
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He gains the students' trust and educates them about the heritage of their country and encourages them to become model citizens.
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The training is geared to inspire young men and woman to become model citizens.
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Players who are nominated must have made outstanding contributions to team play, both offensively and defensively, and be model citizens, exhibiting strength of character both on and off the court.
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