Definition

A group of people who are recognized as members of a particular country or community, often with rights and responsibilities.

Example

The citizenry played a crucial role in the election process by voting and voicing their opinions.

Conversation

Have you noticed how active our citizenry has become lately?

Yeah, it’s great to see everyone getting involved in local issues.

I think it's important for the citizenry to voice their opinions.

Absolutely, it really helps shape the community's future.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Citizenry → It is formed from "citizen" (from Old French *citein*, meaning a member of a city) and the suffix "-ry" (meaning a collective or state of). The word "citizenry" refers to the collective body of citizens in a particular place or community.

Memory Tip

Think of a group of people who are members of a city ('citizen') — the '-ry' indicates a collective state, so 'citizenry' means the group of citizens.

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