Citizenry Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɪtɪzənɹi

SIT-uh-zuhn-ree

UK

sˈɪtɪzənɹi

SIT-uh-zuhn-ree

Definition

The group of all citizens of a country, city, or place, considered as a whole.

Usage & Nuances

Formal, mostly used in news, political speeches, or academic writing. Refers to people collectively, not individuals. More formal than 'citizens'. Common phrases: 'the citizenry demands', 'among the citizenry'.

• Spanish: ciudadanía
• Portuguese (BR): cidadania
• Portuguese (PT): cidadania
• Chinese (Simplified): 公民（整体）- 全体市民
• Chinese (Traditional): 公民（整體）- 全體市民
• Hindi: नागरिकता (सामूहिक रूप) - नागरिक वर्ग
• Arabic: المواطنون - العامة
• Bengali: নাগরিকসমষ্টি - নাগরিকগণ
• Russian: гражданство (коллектив) - граждане
• Japanese: 市民全体 - 国民全体
• Vietnamese: quần chúng nhân dân - toàn thể công dân
• Korean: 시민 전체 - 시민사회
• Turkish: halk - vatandaşlar topluluğu
• Urdu: شہری آبادی
• Indonesian: warga negara (secara kolektif) - masyarakat warga

Example Sentences

The mayor addressed the concerns of the citizenry in her speech.

natural

There's growing frustration among the citizenry about rising prices.

natural

A healthy democracy relies on an engaged citizenry.

natural

The government listens to the citizenry before making big decisions.

basic

The citizenry voted in the national election.

basic

Education is important for the future of the citizenry.

basic