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republic

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Pronunciation: US /rɪˈpʌblɪk/

Forms: republics

republic means: A country where the people or their representatives hold power, rather than a king or queen.

noun

COUNTRY WITHOUT MONARCHB2

A country where the people or their representatives hold power, rather than a king or queen.

  • The country became a republic.
  • Citizens of the republic elected a new president.
  • Their constitution established an independent republic.

Opposites: monarchy

Common phrases: democratic republic, independent republic, become a republic

RUSSIAN REGIONC1

A type of region within Russia that has its own constitution and government.

  • Tatarstan is a republic within Russia.
  • The republic has its own constitution.
  • Several Russian republics border neighboring countries.

Common phrases: Russian republic, autonomous republic, republic within Russia

Questions about republic

What does republic mean?

A country where the people or their representatives hold power, rather than a king or queen.

What is republic in other languages?

Türkçe: cumhuriyet · Español: república · Français: république · Deutsch: Republik · Italiano: repubblica · 日本語: 共和国

How do you pronounce republic?

It is pronounced /rɪˈpʌblɪk/.

How do you use republic in a sentence?

The country became a republic. Citizens of the republic elected a new president.

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