In ancient Greece, the groups that were considered citizens typically included:
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Adult Male Landowners: In most city-states, particularly Athens, only adult males who owned land were granted full citizenship rights.
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Athenians by Birth: Individuals who were born to Athenian parents (both mother and father), particularly in Athens, were recognized as citizens.
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Members of the Demos: This term refers to the common people in a city-state, particularly in democratic Athens, where citizens (free men who met the property requirements) could participate in political life.
Note that women, slaves, and foreigners (metics) were generally excluded from citizenship.