citizenry

[ sit-uh-zuhn-ree, -suhn- ]

noun

, plural cit·i·zen·ries.

1. citizens collectively.

citizenry

/ ˈsɪtɪzənrɪ /

noun

1. citizens collectively

Other Words From

• under·citi·zen·ry noun plural undercitizenries

Word History and Origins

Origin of citizenry¹

First recorded in 1810–20; citizen + -ry

Example Sentences

Here too, an issue that once centered on promoting health and well-being has turned to disciplining and punishing the citizenry.

From Salon

One of the key issues threatening our democracy is the citizenry's refusal to agree on a shared set of facts backed by empirical data.

From Salon

“And if you look at what liberals have done in Europe, what they've done in Australia, once you allow gun registry, you effectively allow the disarming of your citizenry,” Vance told host Tucker Carlson.

From Salon

“The Mexican citizenry is very friendly and warm,” Patch said, but he predicted the recent slayings will affect how potential visitors will view Baja California.

From Seattle Times

“We are within the citizenry. We don’t pose that question, but they pose it to us,” Yacine says.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• community
• land
• people
• public
• region
• society
• state