republic — a state 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
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state 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
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpʌblɪk/
Example Sentences
- The Banana Republic sells clothes, but it's not actually a republic made of bananas.
- France transformed from a monarchy to a republic during the French Revolution.
- In a republic, even the president can't declare themselves king, no matter how much they want to wear a crown.
republic
NOUN[/rɪˈpʌblɪk/]
a state 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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'res publica', literally meaning 'public thing' or 'public affair'. In ancient Rome, it specifically referred to the system of government that emerged after the end of monarchy, where the Senate and citizens shared power in collective governance.
Breakdown
res (thing, matter) + publica (public, of the people). The compound literally means 'public affairs' or 'the commonwealth'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The Banana Republic sells clothes, but it's not actually a republic made of bananas.”
“France transformed from a monarchy to a republic during the French Revolution.”
“In a republic, even the president can't declare themselves king, no matter how much they want to wear a crown.”
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