How to Say "citizenry" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “citizenry” is “ciudadanía” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
the collective group of citizens
Examples
La ciudadanía exige más seguridad en las calles.
The citizenry demands more security in the streets.
Es un mensaje dirigido a toda la ciudadanía.
It is a message addressed to all citizens.
La participación de la ciudadanía es vital para la democracia.
Citizen participation is vital for democracy.
Group Word, Singular Verb
Even though 'ciudadanía' refers to thousands or millions of people, the word itself is singular. Say 'la ciudadanía es' (the citizenry is), not 'son'.
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