republic
Translation
republic
Examples
France is a republic.
France is a republic.
The Roman Republic lasted for centuries.
The Roman Republic lasted for centuries.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) republic a state governed by elected representatives The country declared itself a republic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: commonwealth, democracy
Etymology
From Latin 'res publica', meaning 'public affair'. It combines 'res' (thing, affair) and 'publica' (public).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-public' as 'regarding the public'. It's a state where power is held by the people.