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formal all the citizens of a place —usually singular
  • an educated citizenry
  • the citizenry of Boston

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The first known use of citizenry was in 1795

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“Citizenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizenry. Accessed 14 Aug. 2020.

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