republican
Translation
republican
Examples
He holds republican views on government.
He holds republican views on government.
She is a committed republican.
She is a committed republican.
Grammar Patterns
republican ((noun)) relating to a republic He holds republican views.
a/the republican a supporter of a republic She is a committed republican.
Similar Words
Synonyms: democratic; Antonyms: monarchist, royalist
Etymology
From Latin 'res publica' meaning 'public affair' or 'commonwealth'. Related to the word 'republic'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'republic', a country without a king or queen. A 'republican' is someone who supports this idea, or something related to it.