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republish

 

[ ˌriːˈpʌblɪʃ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

media sharing

To republish means to publish something again or in a different form or format. This can involve taking original content and distributing it anew, whether through digital channels or in print. Republish can apply to articles, books, photographs, or any other type of media. The act of republishing is common in the world of online publishing, where content may be updated or altered before being shared again.

Synonyms

redistribute, reissue, reprint, reproduce

Examples of usage

  • The article was republished on the website for a wider audience.
  • After editing, the author decided to republish the book.
  • The photographer chose to republish her old works in a new gallery.
  • The news outlet republished the story to correct the facts.

Translations

Translations of the word "republish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 republicar

🇮🇳 पुनः प्रकाशित करें

🇩🇪 wiederveröffentlichen

🇮🇩 mempublikasikan kembali

🇺🇦 перепублікувати

🇵🇱 ponownie opublikować

🇯🇵 再出版する

🇫🇷 republier

🇪🇸 replicar

🇹🇷 yeniden yayımlamak

🇰🇷 재발행하다

🇸🇦 إعادة نشر

🇨🇿 znovu publikovat

🇸🇰 znovu publikovať

🇨🇳 重新发布

🇸🇮 ponovno objaviti

🇮🇸 endurnýta

🇰🇿 қайта жариялау

🇬🇪 ეორდინალური გამოქვეყნება

🇦🇿 təkrar dərc etmək

🇲🇽 replicar

Etymology

The word ‘republish’ comes from the prefix ‘re-’ which is of Latin origin, meaning ‘again’ or ‘back’, and the root word ‘publish’ which is derived from the Middle English word ‘publishe’, itself borrowed from Old French ‘publier’, which has roots in the Latin word ‘publicare’. Originally, ‘publish’ referred to making something public, and by the time ‘republish’ came into common use, it denoted the act of making previously published material available again. The concept gained traction especially with the advent of digital technology, where content can be easily updated and reshared, thereby contributing to the evolution of publishing practices in the modern age.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,988, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.