citizenries

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

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Noun
  • Previously, the region was seen as largely unfavorable for food production and large-scale human societies in ancient times.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These one-off events throughout history have resulted in disastrous demographic drops, but societies almost always bounce back.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The men’s team has already qualified for the World Cup in 2026, meaning a third appearance at a men’s World Cup for a nation of just over five million people.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • During the 12-day conflict, Iran repeatedly struck back at Israel, causing extensive damage to major cities like Tel Aviv and killing 28 people.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • This is understandable because Western publics are not prepared for such a move, and many would not support it.
    Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
  • In the years following World War II, publics in Europe especially believed the United States was exercising its power in relatively benign ways that helped to lay the foundations for a liberal order.
    Richard Wike, Foreign Affairs, 8 Jan. 2020
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“Citizenries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizenries. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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