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Definition of republic

republic

/rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/
re · pub · lic
Plural:republics
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Adjective:republican
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1

A state or country in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

"After abolishing the monarchy, the nation drafted a new constitution and declared itself an independent republic."

2

A community or group of people working in the same field or sharing a common interest in which all members are regarded as equals.

Example

"Enlightenment thinkers corresponded across national borders as citizens of an international republic of letters."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French république, from Latin res publica, literally meaning 'public affair' or 'commonwealth' (from res 'thing, entity' + publicus 'of the people, public').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Republic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/republic
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