citizenry

cit·i·zen·ry  (st-zn-r)

n. pl. cit·i·zen·ries

Citizens considered as a group.

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citizenry

Noun

citizens collectively

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Noun

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citizenry - the body of citizens of a state or country; "the Spanish people" people group, grouping - any number of entities (members) considered as a unit country people, countryfolk - people living in the same country; compatriots Arcado-Cyprians, Achaean - the ancient Greek inhabitants of Achaea Aeolian - the ancient Greek inhabitants of Aeolia Dorian - the ancient Greek inhabitants of Doris who entered Greece from the north about 1100 BC Ionian - the ancient Greek inhabitants of Attica and related regions in Ionia electorate - the body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote governed - the body of people who are citizens of a particular government; "governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed"--Declaration of Independence citizen - a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community