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citizenry

noun

Definition of citizenry

as in people

formal all the citizens of a place

—usually singular an educated citizenry the citizenry of Boston

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Recent Examples of citizenry These very same donors, Eustis said, are the ones who feel most excited to be sitting among the citizenry in Central Park, watching the beauty of public art unfold in a joyous communal atmosphere. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Napier was jettisoned last October, midway through his fourth season piloting the Gators, though the citizenry emerged with pitchforks well before then. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Merely because the Founders had to cut a deal to achieve an imperfect outcome does not bind the citizenry to abide by it for eternity. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 The single resource that most reliably reduces casualties in a major disaster is a prepared, informed citizenry that knows what to do before, during and after an earthquake. — Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for citizenry

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Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Definition of people

Noun

The decision was ultimately reversed by a New York Supreme Court judge, on the grounds that Warren violated the populace’s religious liberties.

— Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
The entire populace is beholden to Billy’s stepmom, Zoe Macon (Poorna Jagannathan), their resident Manhunter in hiding.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of populace

Noun

Despite communism’s collapse in 20th century Soviet bloc countries, the last decade has witnessed a surprising surge in interest in communism and socialism among the US public and journalists globally.

— Luba Kassova, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
The challenges, some fear, are overwhelming for a system beloved by the American public and monumental for preserving America’s legacy and natural beauty.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of public

Noun

Also very modern-seeming are the complex emotional relationships Perry describes between spouses, parents and their children, siblings or friends from different cultures or societies.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
There were big problems in vast tranches of societies and cultures.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of society

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Guest speakers are generally informed and enthusiastic, offering lectures relating to the culture and history of the sailing region.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Originally created in 2013 by the late, Pulitzer Prize-winning restaurant critic Jonathan Gold, the guide has become a definitive map to the region’s vibrant food culture and remains one of The Times’ most popular features.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

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