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republic

 

[ rɪˈpʌblɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

form of government

A republic is a form of government where the country is considered a public matter, not the private concern or property of the rulers. In a republic, the people have the supreme power and elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Synonyms

constitutional government, democracy, representative government

Examples of usage

  • The United States is a republic with a democratic system of government.
  • In a republic, the citizens have the right to vote for their leaders.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

In ancient Rome, a republic was a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Synonyms

Roman Republic, Roman state, ancient Rome

Examples of usage

  • The Roman Republic existed before the Roman Empire.
  • The Roman Republic had a Senate and consuls as governing bodies.

Translations

Translations of the word "republic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 república

🇮🇳 गणराज्य

🇩🇪 Republik

🇮🇩 republik

🇺🇦 республіка

🇵🇱 republika

🇯🇵 共和国 (きょうわこく)

🇫🇷 république

🇪🇸 república

🇹🇷 cumhuriyet

🇰🇷 공화국 (gonghwaguk)

🇸🇦 جمهورية

🇨🇿 republika

🇸🇰 republika

🇨🇳 共和国 (gònghéguó)

🇸🇮 republika

🇮🇸 lýðveldi

🇰🇿 республика

🇬🇪 რესპუბლიკა

🇦🇿 respublika

🇲🇽 república

Etymology

The word 'republic' has its roots in Latin 'res publica', which translates to 'public affair'. The concept of a republic dates back to ancient Rome and was further developed during the Renaissance. The idea of a government where the people have the ultimate power has influenced political systems around the world. Today, many countries identify as republics, each with its own unique system of governance.

See also: Republican.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,061 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.