citizenry
noun
cit·i·zen·ry
ˈsi-tə-zən-rē 
also -sən-
plural citizenries
: a whole body of citizens
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In making these bold moves, Israel has acted (and not for the first time) to protect both its own citizenry and the world.
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Bassem Eid, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
This means that much of the material strain of a country’s debt burdens are transferred directly to that country’s citizenry, particularly to its families and especially to women.
—Martín Abregú, Foreign Affairs, 27 Nov. 2024
Meet the Women in Saudi Arabia's Culinary Scene Saudi Arabia appears to be on a trajectory that will open opportunities for its entire citizenry.
—Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
And that, according to the district attorney, is an attempt to coerce or influence the public or its citizenry or an industry towards change, which is included in the terrorism charge.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Bassem Eid, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
This means that much of the material strain of a country’s debt burdens are transferred directly to that country’s citizenry, particularly to its families and especially to women.
—Martín Abregú, Foreign Affairs, 27 Nov. 2024
Meet the Women in Saudi Arabia's Culinary Scene Saudi Arabia appears to be on a trajectory that will open opportunities for its entire citizenry.
—Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
And that, according to the district attorney, is an attempt to coerce or influence the public or its citizenry or an industry towards change, which is included in the terrorism charge.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Citizenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citizenry. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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