republic

Meanings

• noun

  A country that is represented not by a monarch but by elected representatives of the citizenry.

  - "The United States is an example of a republic."
  - "Many countries in Europe are republics."

• noun

  A form of government where power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

  - "The Roman Republic was a powerful and influential ancient civilization."
  - "Some cities and towns have a republican form of government."

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Pronunciation

1. [ɹɪˈpʌblɪk]
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762752"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with republic
rehearse , applause , deplore , ensuance , recluse

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Variants

List of all variants of republic that leads to same result
republic , republics , banana republic , banana republics , Batavian Republic , Central African Empire , Central African Republic , Ubangi-Shari , Checheno-Ingush Republic , Czech Republic , Czechia , Dominican , Dominican Republic , San Domingo , Santo Domingo , Komi Republic , People's Republic of China , Republic of South Africa , South Africa , South Africa , Republic of

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'res publica', meaning 'the commonwealth' or 'the public affair'.

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Trivia

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1. The Roman Republic existed from 509 BC to 27 BC.

2. The American Revolution was fought to establish a republic, rather than a monarchy.

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Related Concepts

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1. democracy: A form of government where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.

2. monarchy: A form of government where power is held by a monarch, or single ruler.

3. constitution: A set of fundamental laws and principles that govern a country or organization.

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Culture

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The concept of a republic has been a significant one in history and literature. In the Roman Republic, citizens had the right to vote and participate in government. This model of government has influenced many modern democracies. In literature, the term 'republic' has been used to describe various forms of government and political ideologies.

How to Memorize "republic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people gathered together in a public square, discussing and making decisions about their government. This is the essence of a republic.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the United States or France, two countries with a republican form of government.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'R' is for Republic, 'P' is for People.

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