citizenry

as in people
formal all the citizens of a place
usually singular
an educated citizenry the citizenry of Boston

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Recent Examples of citizenry In addition, democracy is served by having a citizenry that is able to engage freely and meaningfully in the content of their choosing. Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025 The collective fear of the citizenry of Middlebury is palpable. Nicholas W. Stuller, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025 The area was created by state and federal agencies as well as local citizenry during the Great Depression, after the Works Progress Administration developed a plan to improve land use in the region while helping families get income. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2025 Especially within the United States, where the Senate often checks the passions of the House, the procedural challenges that result from this tend to ensure that only those proposals that enjoy broad purchase among the citizenry’s representatives are able to become law. The Editors, National Review, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for citizenry
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  • That’s encouraging for people who are newer to resistance training or are concerned about injuring themselves in the gym, McDowell said.
    Julia Ries, Health, 22 May 2025
  • Several people sent the couple their condolences in the comment section.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 22 May 2025
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  • In this case, the first task is to acquaint the local populace with the new part-owner and his significance before the franchise can capitalize on his worldwide stature in the sport.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 May 2025
  • Whether this research method is an adequate representation of the populace at large is an open question.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • The other good news is that federal wildlife crossing grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation/FHWA are providing vital revenue to help states improve highway safety for the traveling public and the many special creatures who live within our nation.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Meghan Markle will never win over UK public again, author claims Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of My Mother and I, discusses how the Duchess of Sussex isn't going to be welcomed back across the pond anytime soon following her royal exit.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
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  • While studies have found that bed bugs have been on Earth since the dinosaurs, the estimated 90 species of the arthropods shared a fairly stable symbiotic relationship with their hosts – until human ancestors began forming societies and living in close proximity.
    Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
  • This heartbreaking but optimistic memoir urges readers to confront inequality and consider their role in the struggle for justice; a call to action for a more just society.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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  • On the surface, the rationale might be restoring culture or increasing collaboration.
    Alise Cortez, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • His style philosophy today remains thoroughly shaped by these formative years., representing the spiritual traditions of the Japanese people while simultaneously interpreting Western culture.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 28 May 2025

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“Citizenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizenry. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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