So who do they hold allegiance to?
citizen
noun
cit·i·zen | \ ˈsi-tə-zən also -sən\
Definition of citizen
1
: an inhabitant of a city or townespecially
: one entitled to the rights and privileges of a freeman
2a
: a member of a state
b
: a native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection from it.
She was an American citizen but lived most of her life abroad.
3
: a civilian as distinguished from a specialized servant of the stateSoldiers were sent to protect the citizens.