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., A community or group with a certain equality among its members.

Republic - Meanings

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.

Example: France is a republic with a president as the head of state.

Usage: formalContext: political discussions

Note: Commonly used when discussing different forms of government.

A community or group with a certain equality among its members.

Example: The artist colony functioned as a republic, with each member having an equal say in decisions.

Usage: formalContext: describing a specific group or community

Note: This usage is less common and more metaphorical.

Republic's synonyms

democracy

A democracy is a system of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislation.

Example: The country transitioned from a monarchy to a democracy after the revolution.

Note: While a republic is a form of government where power is held by the people and their elected representatives, a democracy specifically focuses on the direct involvement of the citizens in decision-making processes.

commonwealth

A commonwealth is a political community founded for the common good.

Example: The Commonwealth of Nations comprises countries that were formerly part of the British Empire.

Note: A commonwealth can refer to a group of states or countries with shared interests and goals, whereas a republic is a specific form of government.

state

A state is an organized political community living under a single system of government.

Example: The United States is a federal republic composed of individual states.

Note: While a state can refer to a sovereign entity within a country or a country itself, a republic specifically denotes a form of government.

Republic expressions, common phrases

Republic of Letters

Refers to an international intellectual community of scholars and writers who communicate through letters.

Example: Scholars from different countries collaborated in the Republic of Letters during the Renaissance.

Note: This phrase extends the concept of a republic beyond a political entity to an intellectual one.

Banana Republic

Describes a politically unstable country with a dependent economy, typically reliant on a single export like bananas.

Example: The small island nation was often criticized for its corrupt government, leading to it being labeled a banana republic.

Note: This phrase uses 'republic' to highlight the political and economic situation of a country rather than its form of government.

People's Republic

Refers to a republic where the political power is held by the people or on behalf of the people.

Example: China is officially known as the People's Republic of China.

Note: This phrase emphasizes the involvement and representation of the people in the government.

Digital Republic

Describes a country that uses digital technology extensively in its governance and public services.

Example: Estonia is often referred to as a digital republic due to its advanced e-governance systems.

Note: This phrase modernizes the concept of a republic by focusing on its technological advancements.

Islamic Republic

Refers to a republic where the legal system is based on Islamic principles.

Example: Iran is an Islamic Republic governed by Islamic law.

Note: This phrase indicates the influence of Islamic beliefs and laws in the governance of the republic.

Republic everyday (slang) expressions

Repub

A shortened informal term for 'republic', often used in casual conversations.

Example: Let's head to the local repub for some drinks.

Note: Informal and colloquial form of the original word 'republic'.

Republik

A stylized spelling of 'republic' for branding or creative purposes.

Example: They're hosting a party at Republik this weekend.

Note: A creative or stylized variation of the original word 'republic'.

Rep

An abbreviation of 'republic', commonly used in informal contexts.

Example: Are you going to the rep meeting tomorrow?

Note: Casual and short form of the original word 'republic'.

Rep House

A slang term referring to a building or place associated with a republic.

Example: The Rep House is known for its live music performances.

Note: Casual term highlighting the location associated with the original word.

Reppin'

A slang term meaning representing or showing support for a republic or community.

Example: He's always reppin' the local republic with pride.

Note: Informal and colloquial expression related to being a part of a specific group or place.

Rep Squad

A slang term for a group of people associated with a republic or specific community.

Example: Join the Rep Squad for exclusive benefits at the Republic.

Note: Casual and modern reference to a group connected by a shared identity.

Repubbing

A verb form of 'repub' used to describe engaging in activities related to a republic.

Example: They're out there repubbing all night long.

Note: Casual and informal term for participating in events or actions linked to a specific place or group.

Republic - Examples

The United States is a republic.

The president is the head of the republic.

The country transitioned from a monarchy to a republic in 1918.

Republic grammar

Republic - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: republic

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): republics

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): republic

Syllabification and Stress

republic Contains 3 syllables: re • pub • lic

Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈpə-blik

re pub lic , ri ˈpə blik (The red syllable is stressed)

Republic - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

republic: ~ 2100 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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