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republic Synonyms

Another word for republic

Choosing another word for republic depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
commonwealth
Strong
representative democracy
democracy
state

• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

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community
fraternity
fellowship
Weak
society

Opposites of republic

The opposite of republic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

monarchy
kingdom
autocracy
dictatorship
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Republic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/republic
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