der Republikaner
Translation
Republican
Examples
Er ist ein überzeugter Republikaner.
He is a staunch Republican.
Die Republikaner haben die Wahl gewonnen.
The Republicans won the election.
Grammar Patterns
to be a Republican He is a staunch Republican.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Konservativer (conservative, in the US context); Antonyms: Demokrat (Democrat), Monarchist (monarchist)
Etymology
Derived from 'Republik' (republic) plus the suffix '-aner', which denotes a person associated with something. 'Republik' itself is from Latin 'res publica' (public matter).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'republic'. A 'Republikaner' is someone who belongs to the Republican party or supports a republican form of government.