Citizenry Meaning
/sˈɪtɪzənri/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe group of all citizens; citizens taken collectively.
Sentence Examples
The revolt was led by the southern citizenry.
Accountability is in the interest of the Government and the citizenry alike.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The entire ____ protested against the new tax law in the capital.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
An informed ____ is essential for a healthy and strong democracy.
Word Origin & History
From citizen + -ry. Displaced native Old English burgwaru.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"It's one of the main selling points of the prison business: that they keep the sexually non-conformist or "deviant" out of sight of the respectable citizenry, especially to "protect" the children."
— 1983 December 10, Mike Riegle, “Sexual Politics of "Crime": Inside and Out”, in Gay Community News, volume 11, number 21, page 5:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The entire ____ protested against the new tax law in the capital.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
An informed ____ is essential for a healthy and strong democracy.