🏛️republic

noun
/rɪˈpʌblɪk/

Meaning

a state in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example Sentences

Bangladesh is a democratic republic.

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

Synonyms

nation, state, democracy, commonwealth, federation
Entry 1
nation, state, democracy, commonwealth
Entry 2
democracy, state, commonwealth, federation

Antonyms

monarchy, dictatorship, autocracy, tyranny
Entry 1
monarchy, dictatorship
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monarchy, autocracy, dictatorship, tyranny

Collocations

democratic republic, federal republic, republic government, republic constitution

More Example Sentences

The twenty-sixth of January is Republic Day.

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