republic
Translation
republic
Examples
France is a republic, not a monarchy.
France is a republic, not a monarchy.
The country became an independent republic.
The country became an independent republic.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an + republic)) a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives The country became an independent republic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: commonwealth, state; Antonyms: monarchy, dictatorship
Etymology
From Latin 'res publica', meaning 'public affair' or 'the state'. From 'res' (thing, affair) + 'publica' (public).
Memory Tips
Think of 'public'. A republic is a state where power is held by the 'public' and their elected representatives.