Republic

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpʌblɪk/

Definitions of republic

noun 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 Sentences

A1 A republic is a type of government where the people elect their leaders.

A2 In a republic, the head of state is usually a president.

B1 The United States is a federal republic with a system of checks and balances.

B2 Many countries around the world have adopted a republican form of government.

C1 The republic of Venice was a major maritime power during the Middle Ages.

C2 The Roman Republic was established in 509 BC and lasted for over 500 years before becoming an empire.

Examples of republic in a Sentence

formal The republic was founded on principles of democracy and equality.

informal I heard there's a new law in the republic about recycling.

slang The republic is where all the cool kids hang out.

figurative In the republic of literature, Shakespeare reigns supreme.

Grammatical Forms of republic

• plural: republics
• comparative: more republican
• superlative: most republican
• present tense: republic
• future tense: will republic
• perfect tense: have republiced
• continuous tense: is republicing
• singular: republic
• positive degree: republic
• infinitive: to republic
• gerund: republicing
• participle: republiced

Origin and Evolution of republic

First Known Use: 1517 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'republic' comes from the Latin word 'respublica', which means 'public affair' or 'commonwealth'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a form of government in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives, the meaning of 'republic' has evolved over time to encompass a broader range of political systems that are not monarchies.