1. the citizens of a place considered as a group

Examples

• The mayor addressed the local citizenry at the town hall meeting.
• The new policy was unpopular among the citizenry.
• A well-informed citizenry is essential for democracy.
• The citizenry demanded transparency from their government.
• Education helps prepare the citizenry for civic participation.
• The citizenry voted overwhelmingly in favor of the referendum.