citizenries

Definition of citizenriesnext
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
  • One of Ong’s observations in Orality and Literacy is about heavy and light characters in oral societies.
    Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The concept shared by these two works is the idea that colonial and authoritarian societies are held together through the presence of a scapegoat (The Barbarians) whose existence justifies the need for all the tools a society uses to build and maintain control.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Standing under a starry sky, gazing up at the wonder of the cosmos, is a foundational human experience and one that has shaped our storytelling and cultures for millennia.
    Megan Eaves, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The collision of these cultures is not new.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • European publics are less diplomatic.
    Ivan Krastev, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
  • National and international publics relate directly to these leaders, who set the tone for international relations with their actions, their statements, and their preferences.
    MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2025
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