In ancient Greece, a metic (Ancient Greek: , : from , , indicating change, and , 'dwelling'): , was a resident of Athens and some other cities who was a citizen of another polis. They held a status broadly analogous to modern permanent residency, being permitted indefinite residence without political rights.
In ancient Greece a metic (Ancient Greek   from   indicating change and  'dwelling')  was a resident of Athens and some other cities who was a citizen of another polis They held a status broadly analogous to modern permanent residency being permitted indefinite residence without political rights