citizenry
pronunciation
How to pronounce citizenry in British English:
UK [ˈsɪtɪzənri]
How to pronounce citizenry in American English:
US [ˈsɪtɪzənri]
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- Noun:
- the body of citizens of a state or country
Word Origin
- citizenry (n.)
- "citizens collectively," 1795, from citizen + -ry.
Example
- 1. More importantly , the global citizenry appear to agree .
- 2. Sometimes government officials are even denied promotions if the citizenry is not gleeful enough .
- 3. Attention should now move to the citizenry .
- 4. A legally empowered citizenry is both the guarantor and lifeblood of democracy .
- 5. They understood that an informed citizenry requires news that is independent from government .