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 This means that much of the material strain of a country’s debt burdens are transferred directly to that country’s citizenry, particularly to its families and especially to women. Martín Abregú, Foreign Affairs, 27 Nov. 2024 Meet the Women in Saudi Arabia's Culinary Scene Saudi Arabia appears to be on a trajectory that will open opportunities for its entire citizenry. Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024 And that, according to the district attorney, is an attempt to coerce or influence the public or its citizenry or an industry towards change, which is included in the terrorism charge. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Implications Le Grand's work on post-World War II British social policy found that perceptions of human motivations gradually transformed, with the prevailing view of the typical British citizenry morphing from knight into knave as the costs of maintaining an expensive welfare state increased. Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for citizenry 
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Noun
  • The Academy, along with its MusiCares organization, launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to raise money for people in the music industry who were affected by the fires, raising and pledging more than $4 million so far.
    Tiffany Kelly, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
  • All six people aboard the plane − a pilot and copilot, two medical personnel, a patient and her mother − died in the crash, authorities said.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In the Eaton Fire zone, Latinos represent 27% of the populace but 35% of workers.
    Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Much to the amazement of the local populace, the eggs kept popping out—until it was discovered that the owner was writing the words and reinserting the eggs into the hapless hen’s cloaca.
    Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Our team of editors work with these experts to share their knowledge with the wider public.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Meghan Markle will never win over UK public again, author claims Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of 'My Mother and I,' discusses how the Duchess of Sussex isn't going to be welcomed back across the pond anytime soon, following her royal exit.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Emerging, re-emerging, and evolving pathogens continue to threaten society.
    Juan Manuel Santos, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Those rights holders include record labels, publishers, independent distributors, performance rights organizations and collecting societies.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
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  • Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The musical activations will be flanked by a cultural program developed by art consultant, cultural strategist and editor Myrna Ayad and hinged on conversations and performances focused on regional female talents to highlight the contribution of Arab women to culture.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025

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“Citizenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizenry. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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