Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
republic
Noun
/rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/
Definition
A form of government in which the country is considered a ‘public matter’ and is not the private concern or property of the rulers.
Examples
- The United States is a democratic republic.
- In a republic, citizens have the right to vote for their representatives.
- The republic was established after years of monarchy.
Meaning
In a republic, the affairs of the state are a public matter, and officials are accountable to the public and must govern according to existing constitutional law that limits the government’s power over citizens.
Synonyms
- commonwealth
- democracy
- state
