citizenry
noun
cit·i·zen·ry
ˈsi-tə-zən-rē 
also -sən-
plural citizenries
: a whole body of citizens
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But an ordinance, typically used to govern the citizenry as Carlson put it, would require multiple hearings and a 30-day waiting period before implementation.
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Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Our partners recognize that local journalism and an informed citizenry are foundational for our society.
—Steve Coffman
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The money sets the stage for a potentially lopsided battle of opposing world views splattered across social media platforms and print mailers or expressed at doorsteps, as the campaigns seek to compel the citizenry to vote in the June primary.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
But the fault lies more with the citizenry than with scholarship.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
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Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Our partners recognize that local journalism and an informed citizenry are foundational for our society.
—Steve Coffman
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The money sets the stage for a potentially lopsided battle of opposing world views splattered across social media platforms and print mailers or expressed at doorsteps, as the campaigns seek to compel the citizenry to vote in the June primary.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
But the fault lies more with the citizenry than with scholarship.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
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“Citizenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citizenry. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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