Citizenry

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪtɪzənri/

Definitions of citizenry

noun the body of citizens in a country or state

Example Sentences

A1 The citizenry of the small town gathered for the annual parade.

A2 The citizenry expressed their concerns about the new construction project.

B1 The citizenry plays an important role in shaping local policies.

B2 The citizenry's participation in the election was higher than expected.

C1 The citizenry's engagement in community events is commendable.

C2 The citizenry's understanding of civic responsibilities is impressive.

Examples of citizenry in a Sentence

formal The government's policies aim to benefit the entire citizenry.

informal The citizenry is not happy with the new taxes being imposed.

slang The citizenry is fed up with the constant traffic in this city.

figurative The citizenry of ideas in this forum is diverse and engaging.

Grammatical Forms of citizenry

• past tense: citizenried
• plural: citizenries
• comparative: more citizenry
• superlative: most citizenry
• present tense: citizenries
• future tense: will citizenry
• perfect tense: have citizenried
• continuous tense: is citizenrying
• singular: citizenry
• positive degree: citizenry
• infinitive: to citizenry
• gerund: citizenrying
• participle: citizenried

Origin and Evolution of citizenry

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'citizenry' originated from the Latin word 'civitas', meaning 'city' or 'community'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'citizenry' has come to refer to the collective body of citizens in a particular area or community, emphasizing the rights and responsibilities of individuals within a society.