citizenry
noun
cit·i·zen·ry
ˈsi-tə-zən-rē 
also -sən-
plural citizenries
: a whole body of citizens
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The need for a healthy, independent public media system is rooted in the Founding Fathers’ admonition that an informed citizenry and electorate are essential for a functioning democracy.
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Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
With the right infrastructure in place, the citizenry can be mobilized to boost turnout on Election Day—and, if necessary, demand that voters’ choices are respected afterward.
—Laura Gamboa, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
France is at an even greater precipice of alienation between its Muslim population and its non-Muslim citizenry.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The education of a nation’s citizenry, whether public or private, is the heartbeat of any sustaining and civilized culture.
—Patricia A. Daniel, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
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Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
With the right infrastructure in place, the citizenry can be mobilized to boost turnout on Election Day—and, if necessary, demand that voters’ choices are respected afterward.
—Laura Gamboa, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
France is at an even greater precipice of alienation between its Muslim population and its non-Muslim citizenry.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The education of a nation’s citizenry, whether public or private, is the heartbeat of any sustaining and civilized culture.
—Patricia A. Daniel, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for citizenry
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“Citizenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citizenry. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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