citizenry

noun

cit·i·zen·ry ˈsi-tə-zən-rē

also -sən-

plural citizenries

Synonyms of citizenry

: a whole body of citizens

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Many of these buildings also contain market-rate apartments, and among the lottery tenants, that can sometimes create a sense — whether based in fact or merely in vibes — of second-class citizenry. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2026 Castle Town bustled more than ever, teeming with banners, flowers and colorful citizenry. — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026 As the film captures, the rise of the new Black citizenry during Reconstruction was rapid. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 Other finds suggested that rather than dispersing, at least some of the town’s citizenry moved to Lauriacum along with the military. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for citizenry

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1795, in the meaning defined above

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citizenry

noun

cit·i·zen·ry ˈsit-ə-zən-rē

plural citizenries

: the whole body of citizens

citizenry

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