Joe Citizen: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    generalneutralformal
    • An ordinary member of the public; a private individual as distinct from public officials or authorities.

    Examples

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    • The politician claimed to care about Joe Citizen, but his policies mostly favored the wealthy.

      The politician claimed to care about Joe Citizen, but his policies mostly favored the wealthy.

    • When the news reports say 'Joe Citizen is concerned,' they mean the average person on the street.

      When the news reports say 'Joe Citizen is concerned,' they mean the average person on the street.

    • Joe Citizen doesn’t usually have the time or resources to get involved in every public debate.

      Joe Citizen doesn’t usually have the time or resources to get involved in every public debate.

  • 2.

    generalneutrallegal
    • A private person in a legal or civic sense, especially one who does not hold public office or official status.

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    • As Joe Citizen, she had no official authority but still made her voice heard at the town hall meeting.

      As Joe Citizen, she had no official authority but still made her voice heard at the town hall meeting.

    • The law protects Joe Citizen’s rights even if they do not hold any public office or government position.

      The law protects Joe Citizen’s rights even if they do not hold any public office or government position.

    • Unlike the mayor or council members, Joe Citizen participates in elections simply as a private individual.

      Unlike the mayor or council members, Joe Citizen participates in elections simply as a private individual.

Examples:

  • EN: Legally, he is Joe Citizen.
    ES: Legalmente, es Juan Pérez.
    ID: Secara hukum, dia adalah Joe Citizen.
  • EN: That's when he was Joe Citizen taking it to the bad guys.
    ES: Eso fue cuando era Ciudadano Joe dándole a los tipos malos.
  • EN: Just like that, he's Joe Citizen again.
    ES: Volverá a ser un ciudadano corriente.
  • EN: Saving Joe Citizen, whether he wants it or not.
    ES: Salvar a Joe Citizen, si lo quiere o no.
    ID: Menyelamatkan warga, entah dia mau atau tidak.
  • EN: Meaning, his second term has now come to an end. His hold over the city goes poof! Just like that, he's Joe Citizen again.
    ID: - Arti jabatan kedua ia telah harus berakhir atau ini seluruh kota pergi isapan 30 juta akan menjadi bagus pensiun paket.
  • EN: This was decided as necessary in order not to be misjudged as a "club," either by outlaw groups, police, or Joe Citizen.
    TE: చట్టవిరుద్ధ సమూహాలు, పోలీసులు లేదా జో సిటిజెన్లచే ఒక "క్లబ్" గా తప్పుగా జరగకూడదనే ఉద్దేశ్యంతో ఈ నిర్ణయం తీసుకోబడింది.
  • EN: I'm speaking of you and me, Joe Citizen.
    TE: నేను చెప్పాలనుకుంటున్నాను, మీరు మరియు నేను అక్కడ ఉన్నాము, జో బిడెన్.

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