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Republic Definition & Meaning

republic
noun
  1. a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
  2. a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch; "the head of state in a republic is usually a president"

"Republic" in song lyrics

See how republic is used in real songs:

  • "You speakin Broken-ese and we from Cut-a-Check Republic"
    The Boss Hog Barbarians — You Got Mail
  • "fasten up, next stop Banana Republic"
    Freestyle Fellowship (Aceyalone) — My Fantasy
  • "Declare war on the Republic"
    Gumz — Cold Blooded

Words that rhyme with republic

Usage tips for "republic"

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Frequently asked questions

What does republic mean?
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch; "the head of state in a republic is usually a president"
What part of speech is republic?
Republic is a noun.
How many definitions does republic have?
Republic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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