Thesaurus results for CITIZENRY

citizenry

noun

Definition of citizenry

as in people

formal all the citizens of a place

—usually singular an educated citizenry the citizenry of Boston

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Recent Examples of citizenry Societies rely on police and prosecutors to monitor the citizenry, but who will monitor them? — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026 These very same donors, Eustis said, are the ones who feel most excited to be sitting among the citizenry in Central Park, watching the beauty of public art unfold in a joyous communal atmosphere. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Napier was jettisoned last October, midway through his fourth season piloting the Gators, though the citizenry emerged with pitchforks well before then. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Merely because the Founders had to cut a deal to achieve an imperfect outcome does not bind the citizenry to abide by it for eternity. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for citizenry

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Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Definition of people

Noun

The decision was ultimately reversed by a New York Supreme Court judge, on the grounds that Warren violated the populace’s religious liberties.

— Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
The entire populace is beholden to Billy’s stepmom, Zoe Macon (Poorna Jagannathan), their resident Manhunter in hiding.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of populace

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Beijing envisions a comprehensive AI education system that spans all levels of schooling and extends to the broader public.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
That commitment to authenticity began with the brand’s core foundation before reaching the broader public.

— Chase Jordan October 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of public

Noun

Unsurprisingly, Altman, 41, is a true believer in the society-changing potential of AI.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
And while The Atlantic has published largely skeptical coverage of major AI companies and their products’ impact on society, Thompson’s tone, in his podcasts and LinkedIn posts, has been more optimistic.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

Follert credits the monthly check-ins and the direct impact employees can have in shaping the company culture for its ranking in the top 10.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Its obvious artificiality and absurdity fit neatly into an online meme culture that often revels in the uncanny.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

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