Synonyms for

Republican

Verb / rɪˈpʌblɪkʌn / / ri:ˈpʌblʌkʌn / / ri:ˈpʌblɪkʌn / Another word for republican — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Republican is a political party in the United States that believes in limited government, individual freedoms, and traditional values.

Synonyms & similar words

republican republicanriver conservative right-winger rightist capitalist constitutionalist libertarian neoconservative patriot reactionary right-wing traditionalist ultraconservative conservator die-hard dyed-in-the-wool establishmentarian hard-shell

Synonyms by register

Formal

democratic representative popular self-governing

Antonyms

monarchical autocratic dictatorial despotic tyrannical oligarchic

Common collocations

  • republican party
  • republican government
  • republican ideals
  • republican values
  • republican president
  • republican candidate
  • republican senator

Word family

noun republic
adjective republican

Usage note

Primarily refers to a form of government where power is held by the people and their elected representatives, or a member of the Republican Party in the US. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. My neighbor is a Republican and always has a Republican flag in his yard.
  2. The Republican party was founded in 1854.
  3. The Republican candidate won the presidency in 2016.
  4. I dont agree with the Republican partys stance on abortion.
  5. My dad is a Republican and my mom is a Democrat.

Quotes

  • Im a registered Republican and consider myself a conservative.
  • I am a Republican, a black, dyed in the wool Republican, and I never intend to belong to any other party than the party of freedom and progress.
  • I dont think the Republicans would ever knowingly elect an atheist president.

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