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citizenry definition

citi·zenry (-rē)

noun

all citizens as a group

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citizenry Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • educate: The dangers of a citizenry ill educated in science go beyond the needs of research laboratories, of course.

Adjective modifier

  • informed: A responsive, informed citizenry is the best weapon we have against crime.
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