Republican Definition & Meaning
republican
- adjective
- relating to or belonging to the Republican Party; "a Republican senator"; "Republican party politics"
- having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government; "the United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government"- United States Constitution; "a very republican notion"; "so little republican and so much aristocratic sentiment"- Philip Marsh; "our republican and artistic simplicity"-Nathaniel Hawthorne
- noun
- a member of the Republican Party
- an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy)
- a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas
"Republican" in song lyrics
See how republican is used in real songs:
-
"It's time to vote, Democrat or Republican"
Birmingham J — Out of Control -
"I'm not American, punk, Democrat, or Republican"
Dead Prez — I'm a African -
"I vote Republican"
DJ Clue f/ Nature — Nature Freestyle
Words that rhyme with republican
Usage tips for "republican"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "republican" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for republican to find words that pair well.
Use "republican" in a verse
Now that you know what "republican" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does republican mean?
- relating to or belonging to the Republican Party; "a Republican senator"; "Republican party politics" having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government; "the United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government"- United States Constitution; "a very republican notion"; "so little republican and so much aristocratic sentiment"- Philip Marsh
- What part of speech is republican?
- Republican is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does republican have?
- Republican has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).