Definition

1. Noun:
   • The body of citizens of a state or country: "Citizenry" refers to the collective group of people who are legally recognized as citizens of a particular nation or political entity. It emphasizes the group as a whole rather than individuals.

Usage

• "Citizenry" is a formal, collective noun. It is typically used with a singular verb when referring to the group as a single unit.
• It is often used in political, sociological, or journalistic contexts to discuss the populace in relation to governance, rights, or public opinion.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new policy was designed to improve the welfare of the entire citizenry.
  • An informed citizenry is essential for a functioning democracy.
  • The government appealed to the citizenry for calm during the crisis.

Advanced Usage

• "The citizenry at large": This phrase emphasizes the entire body of citizens without exception.
  • The law was changed to benefit the citizenry at large.
• "An engaged citizenry": Refers to a populace that is actively involved in civic or political matters.
  • The health of a republic depends on an engaged citizenry.

Variants and Related Words

• Citizen (n): An individual member of a state or country who has rights and responsibilities.
  • Every citizen has the right to vote.
• Citizenship (n): The status of being a citizen, including the rights and duties that come with it.
  • She applied for citizenship last year.

Synonyms

• Populace: The general public or the ordinary people of a community.
• Public: The people as a whole, especially in the context of community or national life.
• Population: All the inhabitants of a particular place, though this can include non-citizens.

Antonyms

• Government: The governing body of a nation, state, or community, which is distinct from the governed populace.
• Alien/Non-citizen: A person who is not a citizen or national of a given country.

Noun

1. the body of citizens of a state or country
   • the Spanish people