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republicanism Synonyms

Another word for republicanism

Choosing another word for republicanism 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)

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

Usage Example

"Enlightenment thinkers played a pivotal role in shaping modern self-government and constitutional governance."

Strong
self-government
Weak
democracy

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
nationalism

Opposites of republicanism

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

monarchism
unionism
loyalism
royalism
absolutism
autocracy
See all opposites of republicanism

• Nearby Words

republic
republic of the congo
republican
republicanism
republication
republish
repudiate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Republicanism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/republicanism
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