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citizenry

 

[ ˈsɪtɪz(ə)nri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

members of a community

Citizenry refers to the collective body of citizens in a particular place, often used to describe the population or inhabitants of a city, town, or country. It encompasses individuals who have the right to participate in government and civic life.

Synonyms

inhabitants, population, residents.

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Word Description / Examples
citizenry

Used to refer to an organized group of citizens, often in a political or social context.

  • The mayor addressed the concerns of the citizenry during the town hall meeting
population

General term for the total number of people living in a certain area, often used in statistical, demographic, or scientific contexts.

  • The population of the city has grown by 10% in the past decade
residents

Specifically refers to individuals who live in a particular place, usually in the context of housing or living arrangements.

  • The building's residents were notified about the upcoming maintenance work
inhabitants

Describes people who live in a specific area, often emphasizing their presence in that place without implying any form of legal or official recognition.

  • The island's inhabitants have adapted to their harsh environment over centuries

Examples of usage

  • The citizenry of the small town gathered for a town hall meeting.
  • The government's policies were supported by the majority of the citizenry.

Translations

Translations of the word "citizenry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cidadania

🇮🇳 नागरिकता

🇩🇪 Bürgerschaft

🇮🇩 kewarganegaraan

🇺🇦 громадянство

🇵🇱 obywatelstwo

🇯🇵 市民権

🇫🇷 citoyenneté

🇪🇸 ciudadanía

🇹🇷 vatandaşlık

🇰🇷 시민권

🇸🇦 جنسية

🇨🇿 občanství

🇸🇰 občianstvo

🇨🇳 公民权

🇸🇮 državljanstvo

🇮🇸 ríkisborgararéttur

🇰🇿 азаматтық

🇬🇪 მოქალაქეობა

🇦🇿 vətəndaşlıq

🇲🇽 ciudadanía

Etymology

The word 'citizenry' originated from the term 'citizen' combined with the suffix '-ry', which indicates a state, condition, or quality. 'Citizen' comes from the Latin word 'civis', meaning 'citizen' or 'townsman'. Over time, 'citizenry' has come to represent the collective body of citizens in a community or country, emphasizing the rights and responsibilities of individuals within a society.

See also: citizenize, citizens, citizenship.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,099, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.