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Definition of republicanism

republicanism

/rɪˈpʌb.lɪ.kəˌnɪz.əm/
re · pub · li · can · ism
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Adjective:republican
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• noun

1

The political ideology centered on citizenship in a state organized as a republic, emphasizing popular sovereignty, civic virtue, and opposition to monarchy or tyranny.

Example

"Enlightenment thinkers played a pivotal role in shaping modern republicanism and constitutional governance."

2

American The principles, policies, or political platform of the Republican Party in the United States (often capitalized).

Example

"The historian's new book traces the evolution of American Republicanism from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day."

3

Irish The political movement and nationalist ideology advocating for a united, independent republic of Ireland free from British rule.

Example

"Irish republicanism became a dominant political force during the early twentieth century."

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republic
republic of the congo
republican
republicanism
republication
republish
repudiate

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century from "republican" plus the suffix "-ism," ultimately tracing back to Latin respublica (literally "public affair" or "commonwealth"), from res ("affair, thing") and publicus ("public").

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