Kodanik
Kodanik is an Estonian noun meaning citizen, referring to a person who is a legally recognized member of a state or political community. It can denote any citizen, including those born as citizens and those who acquire citizenship through naturalization. In everyday use, kodanik may describe a person’s status in political discussion, law, and public administration. The plural form is kodanikud, and the word declines through standard Estonian case endings.
In legal and civic contexts, kodanik conveys both rights and responsibilities associated with membership in a
Related terms and notes: A related concept is kodakondsus, which designates citizenship as a legal status or